historically

3 definitions • 5 examples

in a way that is related to the study or representation of the past:

historically accurate The film makes no attempt to be historically accurate.

historically significant The city will provide grants to help restore historically significant buildings.

in comparison with prices, values, etc. in the past:

Fuel prices are coming down, but they've been historically high for months.

The unemployment rate has remained historically low.

in the past:

Historically, there have always been close links between France and Scotland.