Historically
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /hɪˈstɒɹɪkli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Historically is an adverb meaning In a historic manner; with reference to history or the historical record.
Meaning
In a historic manner; with reference to history or the historical record.
More Meanings
- According to history: formerly, in the past, traditionally.
- To an unprecedented or extremely rare degree.
Example Sentences
Historically, this company collected payment before starting work.
Virtually all modern scholars of antiquity agree that Jesus existed historically.
Historically speaking, this company has always collected payment before starting work.
Holden Matthews, 21, has been charged in connection with fires at three historically black churches in Louisiana.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include historical, history, chronologically, historic, story, traditionally.
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