wherefore

Wherefore is defined as because, therefore or for which.

(conjunction)

An example of wherefore used as a conjunction is in the phrase, "the reason wherefore we decided to see that movie."

Wherefore means the reason.

(noun)

An example of a wherefore is the cause of a disaster; the cost and wherefore of a disaster.

See wherefore in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adverb

Archaic for what reason or purpose? why?: wherefore are you angry?

Origin: ME hwarfore: see where & for

conjunction

for which: the reason wherefore we have met
on account of which; because of which; therefore: we are victorious, wherefore let us rejoice

noun

the reason; cause: never mind the why and wherefore

See wherefore in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adverb

noun

A purpose or cause: wanted to know all the whys and wherefores.

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