Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

historicity

Noun

/ˌhɪstəˈrɪsɪti/

Definition

The historical actuality or truth of an event, person, or concept.

Examples

The historicity of ancient texts is often debated by scholars.
Many historians focus on the historicity of events to establish a timeline.
In films, the historicity of the depicted events can enhance the narrative’s credibility.

Meaning

Historicity refers to the quality of being historically verifiable or having a basis in history. It indicates whether something has a basis in actual historical events.