(れきしてき)

れきしてき
na-adjective
historical, historic
1. historical, relating to history
Pertaining to or connected with the study or events of the past.
This building is historically important.
歴史的(れきしてき)背景(はいけい)理解(りかい)する必要(ひつよう)ある
It's necessary to understand the historical background.
It's a novel based on historical facts.
2. historic, epoch-making
Of great significance in history, momentous.
歴史的(れきしてき)合意(ごうい)成立(せいりつ)した
A historic agreement was reached.
歴史的(れきしてき)勝利(しょうり)おさめた
They achieved a historic victory.
この条約(じょうやく)歴史的(れきしてき)意味(いみ)()っている
This treaty has historic significance.

歴史的(れきしてき) has two uses: describing something related to history, or emphasizing historical significance.

WORD FORMATION:
歴史(れきし) (history) + (てき) (adjectival suffix)

FORMS:

  • Na-adjective: 歴史的(れきしてき)な + noun
  • Adverb: 歴史的(れきしてき)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

NUANCE:
Sense 1 (relating to history) is neutral. Sense 2 (historic/momentous) carries a positive or significant connotation.

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