wherein

1 of 2

adverb

where·​in (h)wer-ˈin 

(ˌ)(h)wər-

: in what : in what particular or respect

wherein was I wrong

wherein

2 of 2

conjunction

1

a

: in which : where

the city wherein he lives

b

: during which

2

: in what way : how

showed me wherein I was wrong

Synonyms of wherein

Adverb

• how
• where

Examples of wherein in a Sentence

Adverb

Wherein lies the secret to the company's success?

wherein this document can be demonstrated to be out of compliance with current standards, that section will be considered null and void

Conjunction

the city wherein he lives

There was a period in her life wherein she took no active part in politics.

He showed me wherein I was wrong.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb

The locals host sick rituals, too, wherein miscreants are cloned and then forced to witness their own executions. — Peter Debruge, Variety, 22 Jan. 2023

Its suiting is also a standout, wherein the designer takes outdoor influences to make rugged-looking trousers and blazers. — Maverick Li, Men's Health, 29 Dec. 2022

Traditional philanthropy often follows a one-time-gift model, wherein, a billionaire donates a million dollars, and the charity spends it on a worthy cause. — Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025

The novel, which uses Selin’s college reading list, and her reactions wherein, to catalog her search for meaning in a world that feels out of her reach, is delightfully analog in nature. — Seija Rankin, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Dec. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb

13th century, in the meaning defined above

Conjunction

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for wherein

• akin
• auxin
• buckskin
• chagrin
• crankpin
• deerskin
• foreskin
• fuchsin
• herein
• kingpin
• linchpin
• pigskin

Kids Definition

wherein

1 of 2 adverb

where·​in hwer-ˈin 

hwar-, 

wer-, 

war-, 

(ˌ)hwər-, 

(ˌ)wər-

: in what : in what way

wherein was I wrong

wherein

2 of 2 conjunction

: in which

the city wherein we live