historically
English
Etymology
historical + -ly
Adverb
historically (comparative more historically, superlative most historically)
- In a historic manner; with reference to history or the historical record.
- Historically speaking, this company has always collected payment before starting work.
- According to history: formerly, in the past, traditionally.
- Historically, this company collected payment before starting work.
- To an unprecedented or extremely rare degree.
Usage notes
Historically serves as the adverb for both historic and historical. Thus, the distinction that is often made between these two adjectives (see the usage notes there) is lost for the adverb.
Translations
in a historic manner
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