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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Social exchange theory, according to 2023 research from Frontiers in Psychology, suggests that individuals are likely to make relationship decisions based on their perceptions of the costs and rewards thereof. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025 Yet, whether through gross incompetence, woeful indifference, or some combination thereof, that is exactly what is happening right now in Gaza under the leadership of Benjamin Netanyahu and his government. Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025 No prize or any portion thereof is transferable or redeemable for cash. Vogue, 29 July 2025 In lieu thereof, there will be a kick-off event for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for thereof

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 22 Aug. 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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