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The definition of historic is something that will be important for a very long time.

(adjective)

An example of historic is the time the first time man landed on the moon; an historic event.

See historic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

having, or likely to have, lasting significance or importance: a historic occasion
Now Rare historical

Origin: L historicus < Gr historikos

See historic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having importance in or influence on history.
Historical.

Usage Note: Historic and historical have different usages, though their senses overlap. Historic refers to what is important in history: the historic first voyage to the moon. It is also used of what is famous or interesting because of its association with persons or events in history: a historic house. Historical refers to whatever existed in the past, whether regarded as important or not: a minor historical character. Historical also refers to anything concerned with history or the study of the past: a historical novel; historical discoveries. While these distinctions are useful, these words are often used interchangeably, as in historic times or historical times.

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