HISTORICALLY
Dictionary entry overview: What does historically mean? • HISTORICALLY (adverb)
The adverb HISTORICALLY has 2 senses:
1. throughout history
2. with respect to history
Familiarity information: HISTORICALLY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• HISTORICALLY (adverb)
Meaning:
Throughout history
Context example:
historically they have never coexisted peacefully
Pertainym:
historical (belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past)
Meaning:
With respect to history
Context example:
this is historically interesting
Pertainym:
historic (belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past)
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