his·tor·ic 
/hɪˈstorɪk/ adjective
/hɪˈstorɪk/ adjective 1 a [more historic; most historic] : famous or important in history
▪ a/an historic event ▪ historic landmarks
b [more historic; most historic] : having great and lasting importance
▪ It's wonderful to see so many people here on this historic occasion. ▪ She returned safely from her historic flight into space. ▪ The court made a historic decision last week.
c : happening or existing in the past
▪ historic interest rates ▪ They know of many historic volcanic eruptions in the area.
d : considered in comparison with the past
▪ Unemployment is at a historic low. [=an all-time low; the rate of unemployment is lower than it has ever been] 2 : of or relating to history or the past : historical
▪ the historic importance of the river ▪ historic artifacts/relics
▪ a/an historic event ▪ historic landmarks
b [more historic; most historic] : having great and lasting importance
▪ It's wonderful to see so many people here on this historic occasion. ▪ She returned safely from her historic flight into space. ▪ The court made a historic decision last week.
c : happening or existing in the past
▪ historic interest rates ▪ They know of many historic volcanic eruptions in the area.
d : considered in comparison with the past
▪ Unemployment is at a historic low. [=an all-time low; the rate of unemployment is lower than it has ever been]
▪ the historic importance of the river ▪ historic artifacts/relics
