First Known Use: 14th century
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history
noun his·to·ry \ˈhis-t(ə-)rē\
: the study of past events
: events of the past
: past events that relate to a particular subject, place, organization, etc.
plural his·to·ries
Full Definition of HISTORY
2
a : a chronological record of significant events (as affecting a nation or institution) often including an explanation of their causes b : a treatise presenting systematically related natural phenomena c : an account of a patient's medical background d : an established record <a prisoner with a history of violence>
3
: a branch of knowledge that records and explains past events <medieval history>
4
a : events that form the subject matter of a history b : events of the past c : one that is finished or done for <the winning streak was history> <you're history> d : previous treatment, handling, or experience (as of a metal)
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Origin of HISTORY
Middle English histoire, historie, from Anglo-French estoire, histoire, from Latin historia, from Greek, inquiry, history, from histōr, istōr knowing, learned; akin to Greek eidenai to know — more at wit
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HISTORY Defined for Kids
history
noun his·to·ry \ˈhi-stə-rē\
plural his·to·ries
Definition of HISTORY for Kids
1
: events of the past and especially those relating to a particular place or subject <European history>
2
: a branch of knowledge that records and explains past events
3
: a written report of past events <She wrote a history of the Internet.>
4
: an established record of past events <His criminal history is well-known.>
Medical Dictionary
history
noun his·to·ry \ˈhis-t(ə-)rē\
plural his·to·ries
Medical Definition of HISTORY
: an account of a patient's family and personal background and past and present health
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