historically

An adverb meaning 'in the context of history' or 'with regard to past events.' It is used when referring to something from the perspective of historical development or significance.

• 🇫🇷Adverbe signifiant « dans le contexte de l'histoire » ou « en relation avec les événements passés ». Utilisé pour aborder quelque chose du point de vue du développement historique ou de son importance, ou pour désigner ce qui s'est produit dans le passé.

1. Throughout history B2 formal

   Over the course of recorded history; in the past.

   • Historically, trade routes have connected distant civilizations.
   • The region has historically been a center for agriculture.
   • Historically, women were often excluded from higher education.

   🇫🇷historiquement

   Synonymes: formerlypreviouslytraditionally

2. With respect to history B2 formal

   In a way that relates to the study or interpretation of past events.

   • The event is historically significant for the nation.
   • Historically accurate costumes were used in the film.
   • The document is historically important for understanding the period.

   🇫🇷du point de vue de l'histoire

• more historically comparative form
• most historically superlative form