Definition of historical

The word "historical" has its origins in the Latin language. The Latin word "historialis" comes from "historia," which means "inquiry, knowledge acquired by investigation, history." This Latin word is itself derived from the verb "historiare," which means "to inquire, to investigate." The Latin word "historialis" was first used to describe something that relates to the past or is concerned with the study of history. The word was later adopted into various European languages, including Old French as "historial," and eventually into Middle English as "historial" and "historical." In English, the word "historical" has been used since the 14th century to describe something that is relevant to the study of history, or something that has occurred or exists in the past. Today, the word is widely used to describe a range of phenomena, from historical events to historical figures and historical artifacts.