adv
historically
hih-STO-rihk-lee
adv
1
With reference to history, or in terms of the historical record.
"Historically, the region has been a crossroads of trade."
"Prices have historically risen during the summer months."
How to Use Historically
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLooking at things from a historical or long-term perspective.
Word Forms
more historically comparative, most historically superlative
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_____, the region has been a crossroads of trade.