History
7 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The study of past events, particularly in human affairs, or a continuous chronological record of important events. It encompasses the documentation and analysis of what has occurred over time.
“She majored in European history and specialised in the Renaissance period.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈhɪst(ə)ri/
Syllables
his·to·ry
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Wordle
Contains Y as final vowel; H in first position with I as second vowel
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points; the H and Y provide moderate scoring potential
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