historically
adverb
Simple meaning
With respect to history.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
hɪsˈtɔɹɪkəli
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Definition
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adverb
Throughout history
“Historically they have never coexisted peacefully.”
In a historic manner; with reference to history or the historical record.
With respect to history
To an unprecedented or extremely rare degree.
According to history: formerly, in the past, traditionally.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Of or relating to the study of history.
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