historically

adverb

his·​tor·​i·​cal·​ly hi-ˈstȯr-i-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce historically (audio)
-ˈstär-
1
: in accordance with or with respect to history
a historically accurate account
2
: in the past
historically, stagnant cities seldom have recoveredJane Jacobs

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However, many communities have historically faced significant barriers to participation, including mistrust of the medical system and limited access to healthcare services. Essence, 6 July 2025 For a historically significant stay, book a stay at the Julian Gold Rush Hotel, one of the oldest hotels in the Golden State. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025 Hydrogen sulfide has historically been poorly documented. Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025 The Thunder historically has leveraged very different lineups and played contrasting personnel in the two different summer league circuits. Nick Crain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for historically

Word History

First Known Use

1550, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of historically was in 1550

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“Historically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/historically. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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