historically
/hɪˈstɔɹɪkli/ adverb C1- In a historic manner; with reference to history or the historical record. · Historically speaking, this company has always collected payment before starting work.· The law will prove to be historically significant.
- According to history: formerly, in the past, traditionally. · Historically, this company collected payment before starting work.· Historically, a rise in interest rates slows the rate of inflation.
- To an unprecedented or extremely rare degree.
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Historically, a signature was a unique extension of an individual's identity, serving as a distinct mark that guaranteed absolute authenticity and commitment.
Deep-rooted prairie grasses, which had historically trapped moisture and held the fragile soil in place, were systematically eradicated.
Historically conceived as mere menageries for public amusement, these institutions have undergone a profound metamorphosis over the preceding century.
Historically, eyewitness testimony was considered the gold standard of evidence, often serving as the decisive factor in legal proceedings and courtroom adjudications.
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