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Definition of historically

historically

/hɪˈstɔːr.ɪ.kəl.i/
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Adjective:historical
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• adverb

1

In the past; throughout history.

Example

"Historically, this coastal region has depended heavily on maritime trade and fishing."

2

With reference to past events or from the perspective of history.

Example

"The novel is historically accurate in its depiction of nineteenth-century factory conditions."

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historian
historic
historical
historically
historied
history
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 15th century from 'historical' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back through Latin 'historicus' to Ancient Greek 'historikos' ('of or from history, or inquiry').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Historically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/historically
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