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Webster 1913 Edition


Historically

His-tor′ic-al-ly

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adv.
In the manner of, or in accordance with, history.

Webster 1828 Edition


Historically

HISTOR'ICALLY

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adv.
In the manner of history; by way of narration.
The Gospels declare historically something which our Lord Jesus Christ did, spoke or suffered.

Definition 2024


historically

historically

English

Adverb

historically (comparative more historically, superlative most historically)

  1. In a historic manner; with reference to history or the historical record.
    Historically speaking, this company has always collected payment before starting work.
  2. According to history: formerly, in the past, traditionally.
    Historically, this company collected payment before starting work.

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