The english words ‘historic’ amd ‘historical’ sound entirely familiar to native greek speakers. Derived from ancient, classical greek, they are adjectives stemming from the abstract noun ‘history’, a word that entered the English language in 1390 with the meaning of "relation of incidents, story''.
However, when it comes to their use, we are all on the horns of a dilemma. Is 'historic' synonymous with 'historical'? The answer is no. Historic means "important," "momentous," or "historically significant." Historical means "relating to the past."
For example:
Historic buildings in Athens are to be preserved.
( Historic describes something remarkable and important .)
The Sixties are now considered a historical period, just like the Roman Empire.
( Historical is related to the study of history.)
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