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 defense and prosecution may also meet to discuss a plea bargain, wherein the accused may plead guilty in exchange for a lesser sentence or reduced charges.

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But it also disparages those susceptible to pseudofolliculitis barbae, a medical condition primarily affecting Black men like the show’s razor-shy recruit, wherein regular shaving causes inflammation and a higher likelihood of scarring and developing keloids.

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

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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.

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

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