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.

hither

To or towards this place.

heretofore

Before this time; previously.