Whereof: meaning, definitions and examples

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whereof

 

[ หˆwษ›ษ™หŒrษ’f ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

origin reference

Whereof is an archaic term used to refer to that of which something is said or from which something originates. It is commonly found in legal or formal writing.

Synonyms

about what, from what, of what.

Examples of usage

  • He knew not whereof he spoke.
  • The contract did not specify whereof the payments would derive.
  • She spoke of matters whereof there is little known.

Translations

Translations of the word "whereof" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น do qual

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฟเคธเคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wovon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ yang mana

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะท ั‡ะพะณะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ z czego

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฉใ“ใ‹ใ‚‰ใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dont

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ de lo cual

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nereden

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์–ด๋””์„œ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู† ุฃูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ o ฤem

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ o ฤom

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไปŽๅ“ช้‡Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ o ฤem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hvar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนะดะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒ“แƒ”แƒ“แƒแƒœ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ haradan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ de dรณnde

Etymology

The term 'whereof' originates from Middle English and is a combination of the words 'where' and 'of'. It was commonly used in legal documents and formal communication in the past, reflecting a more ornate style of language that emphasizes linkages and origins. As the English language evolved towards simplicity and clarity, the use of 'whereof' has diminished significantly, making it more likely to be found in historical texts or specific legal terminologies today. The use of such terms highlights the intricacies of English linguistics and the remnants of its complex past.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,265 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.