hitherto

Hitherto is defined as up until now, or up to the present point.

(adverb)

An example of hitherto is the things that have occurred before and up to the present time.

See hitherto in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adverb

Origin: see hither & to

See hitherto in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb

Until this time: The weather, which had hitherto been sunny and mild, suddenly turned cold.

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