Heretofore: meaning, definitions and examples
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heretofore
[ หhษชษ(r)ษชหtษหfษหr ]
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:
๐ต๐น anteriormente
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคฌ เคคเค
๐ฉ๐ช bis jetzt
๐ฎ๐ฉ sebelumnya
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะพัั
๐ต๐ฑ dotychczas
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใพใง
๐ซ๐ท jusqu'ร prรฉsent
๐ช๐ธ hasta ahora
๐น๐ท ลimdiye kadar
๐ฐ๐ท ์ง๊ธ๊น์ง
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญุชู ุงูุขู
๐จ๐ฟ dosud
๐ธ๐ฐ doteraz
๐จ๐ณ ่ฟไปไธบๆญข
๐ธ๐ฎ do sedaj
๐ฎ๐ธ hingaรฐ til
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพัั ัะฐาััาะฐ ะดะตะนัะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแ แแแกแแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ indiyษ qษdษr
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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