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historic or historical ??

0 During [ historic / historical ] erruptions in Hawaii, many buildings have been destroyed by lava.02br
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00 In this example, which is better, 'historic' or 'historical'?02br
00 I think the meaning is that the erruptions were the worst in Hawaii's history.0-
  

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02font 02br 02br 00Say 'historic', which focuses on importance in history. 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive0-

— Clive

  • 02font 02br 02br 00Say 'historic', which focuses on importance in history.
  • 02br 02br 00Best wishes, Clive0-
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0Hi,02br
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01font00During [ historic / historical ] erruptions in Hawaii, many buildings have been destroyed by lava.02br
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00In this example, which is better, 'historic' or 'historical'?02br
00I think the meaning is that the erruptions were the worst in Hawaii's history.02font02br
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0 Hey there.02br
00historic means critical, crucial, tragic, of essence02br
00historical is connected with history (as a subject or branch of science) e.g. The abbey is a historical monument.02br
00In this sentence historic fits well.0-
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