history
|his/to/ry|
/ˈhɪstəri/
study of past events
Etymology
'history' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'historia,' where 'historia' meant 'inquiry' or 'knowledge acquired by investigation.'
'historia' changed from the Latin word 'historia' and eventually became the modern English word 'history'.
Initially, it meant 'inquiry' or 'knowledge acquired by investigation,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the study of past events.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the study of past events, particularly in human affairs.
She is studying history at university.
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Noun 2
a continuous, typically chronological, record of important or public events or of a particular trend or institution.
The history of the Roman Empire is fascinating.
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Noun 3
the whole series of past events connected with someone or something.
The history of the building dates back to the 18th century.
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