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Historically vs Classically - What's the difference?

historically | classically |

As adverbs the difference between historically and classically

is that historically is in a historic manner; as has been done most often in the past while classically is in a classical manner; according to the manner of classical authors.

historically

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a historic manner; as has been done most often in the past.
    • Historically speaking, this company has always collected payment before starting work.

    classically

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a classical manner; according to the manner of classical authors.
  • In the manner of classes; according to a regular order of classes or sets.