1.
historical, relating to history
Pertaining to or connected with the study or events of the past.
歴史的 has two uses: describing something related to history, or emphasizing historical significance.
Forms
歴史 (history) + 的 (adjectival suffix)
- Na-adjective: 歴史的な + noun
- Adverb: 歴史的に
Common collocations
Usage
Sense 1 (relating to history) is neutral. Sense 2 (historic/momentous) carries a positive or significant connotation.