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his·to·ric·i·ty

 (hĭs′tə-rĭs′ĭ-tē)
n.
Historical authenticity; fact.
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historicity

(ˌhɪstəˈrɪsɪtɪ)
n
(Historical Terms) historical authenticity
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his•to•ric•i•ty

(ˌhɪs təˈrɪs ɪ ti)

n.
historical authenticity.
[1875–80]
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Translations

historicity

n → Geschichtlichkeit f, → Historizität f
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