historically C1 Topic:Describing Qualities US /hɪˈstɔɹɪkli/ UK /hɪˈstɒɹɪkli/ See IPA manual Freq #17105 Meanings 1 adv with respect to history This is historically interesting. 2 adv throughout history Historically they have never coexisted peacefully. 3 adv In a historic manner; with reference to history or the historical record. Historically speaking, this company has always collected payment before starting work. 4 adv According to history: formerly, in the past, traditionally. Historically, this company collected payment before starting work. Appears in Phrases (1) See all historically interesting Worthy of attention because of its connection with past events or developments. Adverb + adjective Etymology From historical + -ly or historic + -ally. Topics Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives Register & Style External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # historically **Type:** Word **Level:** C1 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /hɪˈstɔɹɪkli/ **IPA (UK):** /hɪˈstɒɹɪkli/ **Frequency rank:** 17105 ## Meanings 1. with respect to history 2. throughout history 3. In a historic manner; with reference to history or the historical record. 4. According to history: formerly, in the past, traditionally. ## Examples - This is historically interesting. - Historically they have never coexisted peacefully. - Historically speaking, this company has always collected payment before starting work. - Historically, this company collected payment before starting work. ## Etymology From historical + -ly or historic + -ally. ## Topics - Describing Qualities - Word Formation & Derivatives - Register & Style markdown