Word choice – "historic" vs. "historical": decide which adjective fits decisions of great lasting importance taken at a meeting. Sentence: "Many ____ decisions were taken at the meeting." Choose the most precise adjective.

Given data

• We must differentiate between historic and historical in context.

Concept/Approach
Historic describes something important/significant in history (e.g., historic decision). Historical relates to the study of history or past events (e.g., historical records). Hectic=frantic; histrionic=overly theatrical.

Option analysis
historic — correct for landmark/epoch-making decisions. ✅historical — wrong nuance; would mean "pertaining to history", not "momentous".hectic — unrelated meaning.histrionic — theatrical/overdramatic; irrelevant.

Usage tip
Pairings: historic decision/event/meeting; historical documents/novels/research.

Final Answer
historic