Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hitherto

Adverb
/ˈhɪðərˌtu/
Definition
Up to this time; until now.
Examples
  • She has hitherto been unaware of the challenges ahead.
  • Hitherto, the project has been a success.
  • The concept was hitherto unexplored by scientists.
Meaning
The term ‘hitherto’ refers to something that has occurred or existed up until the present moment.
Synonyms
  • Until now
  • So far
  • Up to this point