WHEREFORE


Meaning of WHEREFORE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' hwer- ˌ fo ̇ r, ' wer-

Function: adverb

Etymology: Middle English wherfor, wherfore, from where, wher + for, fore for

Date: 13th century

1 : for what reason or purpose : WHY

2 : THEREFORE

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.