Definition of "historically" in English

adverb

1. In a historic manner; with reference to history or the historical record.

   • Historically speaking, this company has always collected payment before starting work.
   • Virtually all modern scholars of antiquity agree that Jesus existed historically.

2. According to history: formerly, in the past, traditionally.

   • Historically, this company collected payment before starting work.

3. To an unprecedented or extremely rare degree.