Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whereof
conjunction, archaic
/ˈwɛrəˌʌf/
Definition
A term used to refer to the thing or matter from which something is derived or obtained.
Examples
- The evidence whereof was presented in court.
- She spoke of the joys whereof I had often dreamed.
- He referred to the report whereof the details were alarming.
Meaning
The word ‘whereof’ indicates the source or reference point in a context, often used in legal or formal documents to specify what is being discussed.
Synonyms
- of which
- concerning which
- about which
