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Historically vs Chronologically - What's the difference?

historically | chronologically |

As adverbs the difference between historically and chronologically

is that historically is in a historic manner; as has been done most often in the past while chronologically is (manner) in a chronological manner.

historically

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a historic manner; as has been done most often in the past.
    • Historically speaking, this company has always collected payment before starting work.

    chronologically

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • (manner) In a chronological manner.
    • He had aged but a year chronologically , but in appearance a decade.
  • (sequence) In sequence according to time.
    • His chapters are arranged thematically, not chronologically .