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John morrow Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Historic vs. historical

Hello!

Is there any difference between the following two expressions?

historic background

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historical background

What sounds better for a native speaker?
Thanks
  

Top answer

historic means important because it is old and interesting or impressive historical means connected with history or with the past

— Yadoo86

  • historic means important because it is old and interesting or impressive historical means connected with history or with the past
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historic means important because it is old and interesting or impressive

historical means connected with history or with the past
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so in this particular example you would prefer historical background?
(because the background is connected with history)
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You are welcome any time.
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