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History is the singular, histories is the plural. A lot of people mistakenly use the singular when it should be the plural, however.

Let me give you an example:

England has a strong naval history. - England is singular, therefore 'history' is used.

England and France have strong naval histories. - Two separate histories belonging to two different countries, so the plural is used.

One patient's medical history, but two patients' medical histories.

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What is the noun derivative of history?

The singular nouns are history and historian. The plural nouns are histories and historians. The adjective forms are historic and historical. The adverb form is historically.


What did Herodotus contribute to history?

He gave a series of paid lectures in Athens, which he subsently wrote down, titled Histories (in Greek = 'Researches'). In these he gave a fairly systematic account of the background to the events preceding and surrounding the Persian invasion of Greece. Previous historical accounts were fragmented, and he has become known a 'the Father of History', as he showed how to write history with cause and effect rather than just a series of tales.


Where can you find good research on the history of college football?

Click on the 'Brief History I' and 'Brief History II' links on this page to read histories of the college game and football in general. Each article has many links in it that you can click to read more about specific topics.


Who would know the most about Native Americans history?

The most knowledgeable individuals about Native American history are often Indigenous scholars, historians, and community leaders who have dedicated their lives to studying and preserving their cultures and histories. Academics specializing in Indigenous studies, anthropology, or history also contribute significantly to this knowledge through research and publications. Additionally, oral traditions passed down through generations within Native communities provide invaluable insights into their histories and experiences.


What is correct for possessive plural noun for the word histories?

The possessive plural is histories'.

Related Questions

Can you use the word histories in a sentence?

The world is full of history. Joni said, "Todays history exam was really easy!"


How do you make history plural?

Histories is the plural of history


Is there any other histories besides call and text history?

Shakespeare's Histories.


What is the plural form of history?

The plural of history is histories. If you say, "That country has a lot of history behind it", note that you are using the singular a lot. One does not say "That country has many history", but "many histories".


What are histories?

History is a story of us


What is the plural form of the word history?

One history. Two histories.


What is the first history in the world?

The first complete history of an era which has survived is Herodots The Histories.


How do you use the word histories in a sentence?

The histories of books are usually not interesting.


How do you spell the plural form of history?

Histories is the correct spelling.


What scientist Study oral histories archaeological evidence and cultural histories?

Anthropologists and archaeologists are scientists who study oral histories, archaeological evidence, and cultural histories to understand human behavior, society, and culture throughout history. They use a combination of methods to analyze artifacts, excavations, and narratives to piece together the past and shed light on different aspects of human civilization.


Are horrible histories really true?

History is defined as the collection of past events that happened in real life. Therefore, horrible or not for as long as these are histories then they are true.


Is the history of Judaism also history of the Jewish people?

For all intents and purposes, the two histories are tied together.