nonhistoric
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5.5
- adjective
- /ˌnɒn.hɪˈstɔːr.ɪk/
- She prefers art that reflects nonhistoric themes over works that reference historical events.
Examples
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However, his use of nonhistoric symbols closely resembles that of highly historic symbols in the nation-building strategy of the leader of neighboring Uzbekistan.
Academic text (2000) -
We would take down the nonhistoric buildings and create a Ph.D. program in innovation and creativity that would combine the liberal arts and business.
Academic text (2016) -
Niyazov, however, has chosen a few nonhistoric symbols that place his country squarely in the Central Asian states' cognitive nationalist category.
Academic text (2000) -
The town decided to replace the nonhistoric structures with modern buildings that better served the community.
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The architect proposed designs for a nonhistoric park that would focus on contemporary landscaping.
Synonyms
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8.4
Not connected to past events
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7.3
Not based on real past events
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8.5
Not based on history or past events
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6.8
Not important for what happened in the past
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6.3
Not about real events from the past
How Historic
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Etymology
Nonhistoric joins the part non-, meaning 'not', with historic, the same root as history and meaning 'connected to the past'. So nonhistoric describes something that is 'not based on, related to, or important in history'.