whereas (not comparable)
(obsolete) Where (that).
whereas
In contrast; whilst on the contrary; although.
(mostly, law) It being the fact that; inasmuch as. (Often used in recitals)
whereas (plural whereases)
A clause, as in legal documents, stating whereas.
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Source: Wiktionary
Where*as", adv.
Definition: At which place; where. [Obs.] Chaucer. At last they came whereas that lady bode. Spenser.
Where*as", conj.
1. Considering that; it being the case that; since; -- used to introduce a preamble which is the basis of declarations, affirmations, commands, requests, or like, that follow.
2. When in fact; while on the contrary; the case being in truth that; although; -- implying opposition to something that precedes; or implying recognition of facts, sometimes followed by a different statement, and sometimes by inferences or something consequent. Are not those found to be the greatest zealots who are most notoriously ignorant whereas true zeal should always begin with true knowledge. Sprat.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
26 February 2025
(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; “an acrimonious dispute”; “bitter about the divorce”
According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.
