historically

forbidden words: historically

historically adverb

1. in the past, especially typically or routinely.
  Although historically very active as a volunteer, he’s had to cut back since his stroke.
2. in a way that relates to significant past events, especially as chronicled in an accepted narrative.
  Only the naive, gullible, and historically ignorant will believe this nonsense.
  Make sure your argument is historically accurate.
3. in a way or to a degree that is particularly notable or unique in history or has significantly affected the development of past events.
  This is the time to sell a business quickly and easily, while interest rates are still historically low.
4. in a way that is based on or reconstructed from an event, custom, style, etc., in the past.
  The film historically reenacts the 442nd Regiment’s triumphant rescue of the 36th Texas Division in the Vosges Mountains.
5. in a way that involves life or existence in the real world, as opposed to legend, myth, or fiction.
  Many of the stories may not be historically true, but they are nonetheless ethically true.
6. in a way that involves comparing several periods of development of a thing.
  Each institution, such as family, education, or market, can be studied historically to see how it has evolved over time.

from — Dictionary.com | Meanings & Definitions of English Words. (2025n). In Dictionary.com.

Other Word Forms

antihistorically adverb
nonhistorically adverb
pseudohistorically adverb
quasi-historically adverb
semihistorically adverb
superhistorically adverb
unhistorically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of historically¹

First recorded in 1530–40; historical ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

from — Dictionary.com | Meanings & Definitions of English Words. (2025n). In Dictionary.com.

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example sentences: historically

The sheer scale of billionaire wealth in the U.S. prevents most people from understanding how historically outsized it is.
From Los Angeles Times

“Northern Ireland has historically had higher prevalence rates of mental ill-health compared to other regions across the United Kingdom,” they added.
From BBC

July has historically been one of the strongest summer months at the box office, putting more pressure on these three films to deliver.
From Los Angeles Times

“The Peak Forest Wall is also historically significant, itself dating back to 1579,” a spokesperson added.
From BBC

Instead, in a historically harrowing defeat on their home diamond, the Dodgers had bigger concerns to worry about Friday, with Altuve and Walker at the top of the list.
From Los Angeles Times

from — — Dictionary.com | Meanings & Definitions of English Words. (2025n). In Dictionary.com.

July 8th, 2025
Hudson Valley, New York

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