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historically

adverb
UShi-STOR-ik-lee/hɪˈstɔɹɪkli/UKhi-STO-rik-lee/hɪˈstɒɹɪkli/

3 meanings of historically

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  1. 1
    adverb
    In the past, or the way things have usually been for a long time.

    Historically, this town has had long, cold winters.

    The street was historically home to many small family shops.

    Similartraditionally, formerly

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  2. 2
    adverb
    In a way that has to do with history and the records of the past.

    The movie is fun, but it is not historically correct.

    This old house is historically important, so no one is allowed to tear it down.

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  3. 3
    adverb
    To a level never or almost never seen before.

    The team had a historically bad season and lost every game.

    Prices fell to historically low levels this year.

    Similarexceptionally, unusually, remarkably

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Origin

It is historical + -ly.