hitherto Sentence Examples

  1. The hitherto unknown depths of the ocean have been explored by advanced underwater technology.
  2. Hitherto, it was believed that the universe was infinite, but recent discoveries suggest otherwise.
  3. The hitherto uncharted territory of the human genome is gradually being mapped.
  4. Hitherto, the concept of time travel was considered purely speculative, but recent scientific theories have opened up new possibilities.
  5. The hitherto hidden secrets of ancient civilizations have been unearthed through archaeological excavations.
  6. Hitherto, the human population had grown steadily, but in recent years, growth rates have slowed.
  7. The hitherto untapped potential of renewable energy sources is now being realized.
  8. Hitherto, the study of extraterrestrial life was confined to science fiction, but now it is a serious scientific endeavor.
  9. The hitherto unbreakable encryption algorithms have been compromised, raising concerns about data security.
  10. Hitherto, the legal system had focused on punishment, but now there is a growing emphasis on rehabilitation.

hitherto Meaning

Wordnet

hitherto (r)

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

Webster

hitherto (adv.)

To this place; to a prescribed limit.

Up to this time; as yet; until now.

FAQs About the word hitherto

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present timeTo this place; to a prescribed limit., Up to this

heretofore,yet, so far, thus far, theretofore,previously, before,formerly

thenceforward, subsequently, afterwards, later, henceforth, thenceforward, thereafter, thenceforth, thenceforth, hereafter

The hitherto unknown depths of the ocean have been explored by advanced underwater technology.

Hitherto, it was believed that the universe was infinite, but recent discoveries suggest otherwise.

The hitherto uncharted territory of the human genome is gradually being mapped.

Hitherto, the concept of time travel was considered purely speculative, but recent scientific theories have opened up new possibilities.