wherein

Meanings

• preposition

  in or among the parts or areas of (something)

  - "The thief was found hiding wherein the crowd."
  - "The solution to the problem lies wherein the details."

• conjunction

  in which

  - "I will buy the car in which you learned to drive."
  - "The book I am looking for is in the library wherein that author's works are kept."

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Pronunciation

1. /(h)wɛɹˈɪn/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wherein
where , there , care

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Variants

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wherein

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Etymology

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from Old French 'où' meaning 'where' + Latin 'in' meaning 'in'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'wherein' is less commonly used in modern English compared to its usage in older literature.

2. The word 'wherein' was used extensively in Shakespeare's plays.

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Related Concepts

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1. in: A preposition meaning 'in' or 'into' a container or enclosed space, or 'within' a space.

2. where: A question word used to ask about the location or position of something.

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Culture

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Used extensively in literature and poetry, especially in the context of searching or discovery.

How to Memorize "wherein"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a container or area and imagine the word 'wherein' as a label or sign indicating that something is located within.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wherein' with the words 'in' and 'where' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Where In Are The Nouns?' to help remember the word's function as a preposition indicating location.

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