Heretofore: meaning, definitions and examples

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heretofore

 

[ หŒhษชษ™(r)ษชหˆtษ”หfษ”หr ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

historical context

Heretofore refers to a time up to this point or until now. It is often used in formal or legal contexts to indicate a time period that precedes the present moment.

Synonyms

previously, thus far, until now

Examples of usage

  • Heretofore, the company had always maintained a strict no-returns policy.
  • The findings, heretofore unreported, have significant implications.
  • Heretofore, the region had not experienced such severe weather.
  • The law, heretofore ignored, is now being enforced.

Translations

Translations of the word "heretofore" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น anteriormente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฌ เคคเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bis jetzt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sebelumnya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพัั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dotychczas

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ“ใ‚Œใพใง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jusqu'ร  prรฉsent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hasta ahora

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸimdiye kadar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€๊ธˆ๊นŒ์ง€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุชู‰ ุงู„ุขู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dosud

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ doteraz

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฟ„ไปŠไธบๆญข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ do sedaj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hingaรฐ til

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพัั‹ ัƒะฐา›ั‹ั‚า›ะฐ ะดะตะนั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ› แƒ“แƒ แƒแƒ˜แƒกแƒ—แƒ•แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ indiyษ™ qษ™dษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hasta ahora

Etymology

The word 'heretofore' is derived from Middle English, with its components originating in Old English. The prefix 'here' means 'in this place or time', while 'tofore' comes from 'tofore' meaning 'before' or 'previously'. Therefore, 'heretofore' essentially conveys the concept of a point in time before the present moment. It has been used in various forms of English literature and legal documents since the medieval period, maintaining a formal tone. The usage of 'heretofore' has declined in modern vernacular and is mainly found in formal, legal, or historical texts, contributing to its archaic feel in everyday discussions.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,034 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.