noun
- the quality or state of being historical; historical authenticity or factual accuracy
Usage: formal; academic
Examples
- Scholars debate the historicity of certain biblical events.
- The historicity of the ancient manuscript was confirmed through carbon dating.
- Archaeological evidence supports the historicity of the medieval battle.
- The professor questioned the historicity of the popular legend.
- Historians must carefully evaluate the historicity of their sources.
- The documentary examined the historicity of famous historical figures.