historicity

/ˌhɪstəˈrɪsəti/
noun
  1. The quality of being historically true or real; historical authenticity.
    • Scholars debate the historicity of the legend of King Arthur.
    • Historians question the historicity of some events described in ancient texts.
    • The film's director tried to preserve the historicity of the costumes and setting.
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