French word

historiquement

Pronunciation

IPA/istoʁikəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbhistorically

Example

Historiquement, cette décision a marqué un tournant.

Historically, this decision marked a turning point.

Illustration for historiquement (historically)

More examples

Ce bâtiment est historiquement important pour la communauté.

This building is historically important to the community.

Core concept

A present fact placed within the long chain of events and changes that gives it historical meaning.

Common phrases

  • historiquement important

    historically important

  • historiquement documenté

    historically documented

Similar words

auparavant: At an earlier time.
autrefois: In former times.

Definition in French

Signale que l'énoncé doit être compris selon une perspective historique, utilisé pour replacer un fait dans son contexte temporel.

Word origin

Historiquement is formed from historique, which comes through Latin historicus from Greek historikos, plus the French adverbial suffix -ment.

Usage tips

  • Historiquement belongs especially to formal, academic, and journalistic prose and can sound weighty in casual conversation.

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