THEREFORE

therefore, hence, thence, thus, so

(adverb) (used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result; “therefore X must be true”; “the eggs were fresh and hence satisfactory”; “we were young and thence optimistic”; “it is late and thus we must go”; “the witness is biased and so cannot be trusted”

consequently, therefore

(adverb) as a consequence; “he had good reason to be grateful for the opportunities which they had made available to him and which consequently led to the good position he now held”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

therefore (not comparable)

(conjunctive) For that or this purpose, referring to something previously stated.

(conjunctive) Consequently, by or in consequence of that or this cause; referring to something previously stated.

Synonyms

• (for that purpose): so, thus, to that end, to this end

• (consequently): hence, then, thus, accordingly, as a result, thereby, eo ipso, ∴ (math); See also therefore

Source: Wiktionary


There"fore, conj. & adv. Etym: [OE. therfore. See There, and Fore, adv., For, and cf. Therefor.]

1. For that or this reason, referring to something previously stated; for that. I have married a wife, and therefore I can not come. Luke xiv. 20. Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore Matt. xix. 27.

2. Consequently; by consequence. He blushes; therefore he is guilty. Spectator.

Syn.

– See Then.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




Word of the Day

3 June 2024

CHAIRLIFT

(noun) a ski lift on which riders (skiers or sightseers) are seated and carried up or down a mountainside; seats are hung from an endless overhead cable


coffee icon

Coffee Trivia

According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by AlcaldĂ­a Municipal de ChinchinĂĄ (Colombia) at Parque de BolĂ­var, ChinchinĂĄ, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.

coffee icon