wherein

American  

[wair-in, hwair-] / wɛərˈɪn, ʰwɛər- /

conjunction

1. in what or in which.

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adverb

1. in what way or respect?

wherein British  

/ wɛərˈɪn /

adverb

1. in what place or respect?

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pronoun

1. in which place, thing, etc

Etymology

Origin of wherein

First recorded in 1200–50, wherein is from the Middle English word wherin. See where, in

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Example Sentences

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wherein

Tech executives are selling their vision of a retail industry transformed by “agentic commerce,” wherein artificial-intelligence agents shop and can even make purchases with no direct human involvement.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

"There is not even one instance wherein caste-based discrimination is being practised when it comes to access to water in the region," it said in a statement.

From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026

Hence, this gem of an anthology series, wherein real-life residents recount the stories that made them regionally famous or nationally infamous, while familiar actors and comedians recreate their stories.

From Salon ● Jul. 1, 2026

He’s always on the lookout for situations wherein a government or a central bank makes a mistake that can be exploited.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 28, 2026

“Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness,” he quoted.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

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