MEANING
Until now, or until the point in time being discussed.
Use it for
Words that belong together
- hitherto unknown
- hitherto overlooked
- hitherto accepted
On the page
The letters reveal a hitherto unknown connection between the two writers.
Nearby words
Word forms
- Base
- hitherto
Usage notes
Primary category: academic / formal. Forms: invariable adverb. Writing functions: interpretation, contrast, change. Commonness: uncommon. Established modern formal English, not an untranslated expression.
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