Meaning & Definition of word "Hitherto"
Hitherto
/ˌhɪðərˈtuː/
adverb:
- 1. Up to this time; until now.
- Example: The technology had hitherto been unknown to the general public.
- 2. At this point in time; prior to this time.
- Example: Hitherto, there had been no evidence to support the claims.
- 3. So far; until now.
- Example: The results of the experiment were hitherto inconclusive.
- 4. Previously; before this time.
- Example: The research focused on species that were hitherto unstudied.
Etymology
●From Middle English hither to, literally meaning 'to this place'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hitherto unknown:
Referring to something that has not been known until now.
hitherto unmentioned:
Referring to something that has not been mentioned until this moment.
Related Words
hither:
To or towards this place.
heretofore:
Before this time; previously.