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

Example Sentences

Two years ago, a viral trend tore through TikTok wherein women asked the men in their lives how often they thought about the ancient Roman Empire.

From Salon

But Ella’s family life has always been chaotic, as we see in flashbacks to her teenage years, wherein our narrator describes how Ella experiences seeing other happy families — as a stab in the heart.

From Los Angeles Times

Some countries delineate air identification defence zones, wherein they require foreign planes to identify themselves.

From BBC

At the core of Maris’ strategy are her virtual “Star Seminars,” wherein her fans, whom she’s nicknamed “superstars,” are invited to weigh in on anything from her merch drops to her next-released singles.

From Los Angeles Times

Two years before her death, Ladd was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a disease wherein “lung tissue becomes damaged and scarred,” according to the Mayo Clinic.

From Los Angeles Times