hitherto

English

/ˈhɪðəˌtuː/, /ˈhɪðɚˌtu/

adv
Definitions
  • (formal) Up to this or that time.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English hiderto compound from English hither + English to (apart, intensively, severely).

Origin

English

to

Gloss

apart, intensively, severely

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