thereof

adverb

there·​of t͟her-ˈəv How to pronounce thereof (audio)
-ˈäv
1
: of that or it
2
: from that cause or particular : therefrom

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Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of thereof was before the 12th century

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“Thereof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thereof. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

thereof

adverb
there·​of t͟ha-ˈrəv How to pronounce thereof (audio)
-ˈräv,
t͟he-
1
: of that or it
the problem and solution thereof
2
: from that cause or particular : therefrom

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