Hitherto

/ˌhɪðərˈtuː/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

Up to this time; until now.

The technology had hitherto been unknown to the general public.

At this point in time; prior to this time.

Hitherto, there had been no evidence to support the claims.

So far; until now.

The results of the experiment were hitherto inconclusive.

Previously; before this time.

The research focused on species that were hitherto unstudied.

From Middle English hither to, literally meaning 'to this place'.

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.