Historical
10 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Relating to history or past events, or belonging to or typical of a period in the past. Concerned with events or developments from former times.
“The historical significance of the building led to its designation as a protected monument.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/hɪˈstɒrɪkəl/
Syllables
his·tor·i·cal
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Wordle
Contains three I's, two H's, and -CAL ending pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 17 points; good length at 10 letters with two H's (4 pts each) and C (3 pts)
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