historically
In a historic manner; with reference to history or the historical record.
Example
“Historically speaking, this company has always collected payment before starting work.”
Other meanings
according to history: formerly, in the past, traditionally.
“Historically, this company collected payment before starting work.”
To an unprecedented or extremely rare degree.
Where this comes from
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