historicity

[his-tuh-ris-i-tee]

noun

1. historical authenticity.

historicity

/ ˌhɪstəˈrɪsɪtɪ /

noun

1. historical authenticity

Word History and Origins

Origin of historicity¹

1875–80; probably < French historicité. See historic, -ity

Example Sentences

The film is a rich blend of historicity and poetry, revealing Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin’s story in a nonlinear fashion that starts out deeply romantic, turning more pragmatic as she leans into her power as a businesswoman.

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As I see it, there is a great lack of specific historicity and context with such claims.

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“Manhunt” wears its historicity lightly, and its tone and dialogue lean decidedly contemporary.

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Modi’s critics and opposition leaders have questioned the scepter’s historicity and said the emblem is appropriate for a monarchy, not a democracy.

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He accepted modern levels of doubt about the historicity of scripture and understood the reasons for skepticism about organized religion.

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