Hitherto
/ˌhɪð.ərˈtuː/noun
Up to this time; until now.
Did you know?The word 'hitherto' connects with ancient ideas of temporal boundaries, suggesting a realm where time itself can be manipulated or traversed.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
hider
“to this place”
Old English
OE
thider
“to that place”
Middle English
ME
hiderto
“up to this point in time”
14th Century
ME
hitherto
“up to this moment or time”
Modern English
English
hitherto
“continuing from the past until the present”
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