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historythe study of past events, particularly in human affairs

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the study of past events, particularly in human affairs

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɪstəri/

Korean meaning: 역사, 과거에 일어난 사건들의 기록이나 연구

Korean pronunciation: **히**스터리

Example Sentences

  • My browser history shows I've been watching cat videos for 3 hours straight.
  • Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it.
  • My dating history is like a horror movie - best forgotten.

history

NOUN

//ˈhɪstəri//

the study of past events, particularly in human affairs

history concept
💡 Concept

A history scholar examines ancient scrolls in a library filled with artifacts

history rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

History holds mystery and story in its victory — the light of the past illuminates what is yet to be

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈhɪstəri/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈhɪstəri/

🌳Etymology

Roothistor
Suffix--y

Origin

From Ancient Greek 'historia' (ἱστορία), derived from 'histōr' meaning 'learned' or 'wise man', which comes from the root 'idein' meaning 'to see'. The word originally referred to inquiry or investigation into what one has seen.

🎵Rhyme

mysterymisery
mystery
misery

🔗Collocations

make history
world history
ancient history
family history
medical history
check the history

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My browser history shows I've been watching cat videos for 3 hours straight.

Those who don't learn from history are doomed to repeat it.

😄 Fun example

My dating history is like a horror movie - best forgotten.

The museum displays artifacts from Korean history.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

pastchroniclerecordheritagetradition

Antonyms

futurepresent

Related

historicalhistorianhistoricarchaeologytimeline

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