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historically.

In a historic manner; with reference to history or the historical record.

12 characters5 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/hɪˈstɒɹɪkli/Received-Pronunciation/hɪˈstɔɹɪkli/General-American
  1. In a historic manner; with reference to history or the historical record.

    Historically speaking, this company has always collected payment before starting work.
    The law will prove to be historically significant.
  2. According to history: formerly, in the past, traditionally.

    Historically, this company collected payment before starting work.
    Historically, a rise in interest rates slows the rate of inflation.
  3. To an unprecedented or extremely rare degree.

Where this word comes from

From historical + -ly or historic + -ally.

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