wherein

[wair-in, hwair-]

conjunction

1. in what or in which.

adverb

1. in what way or respect?

wherein

/ wɛərˈɪn /

adverb

1. in what place or respect?

pronoun

1. in which place, thing, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of wherein¹

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

Example Sentences

The natural choice here would be “The Man,” another song wherein Swift adopts a masculine persona to prove just what a boss she is.

From Los Angeles Times

This approach transforms the dialogue from an attempted conversion into a legitimate conversation, wherein you’re merely offering your partner something to consider after the fact.

From Salon

Andy joins the longer history of a franchise wherein the androids are often at odds with Isaac Asimov’s classic Three Laws of Robotics.

From Salon

“South Park”’s official X account reacted by posting the episode’s Paramount+ exclusive ending credits scene, wherein its animated Noem is seen entering a pet store, followed by the sound of gunfire and canine yelps.

From Salon

He then approached his husband and said he “wanted a new beginning wherein he could stand shoulder to shoulder with Geffen as an equal free from power dynamics that existed.”

From Los Angeles Times