historically
/hɪˈstɒɹɪkli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In a historic manner; with reference to history or the historical record.
Adverb
Examples
Historically speaking, this company has always collected payment before starting work.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
According to history: formerly, in the past, traditionally.
Adverb
Examples
Historically, this company collected payment before starting work.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “historically” mean?
In a historic manner; with reference to history or the historical record.
Is “historically” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.