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1wherein

adverb where·in \hwer-ˈin, wer-, (ˌ)(h)wər-\

: in what way : in what

Full Definition of WHEREIN

:  in what :  in what particular or respect <wherein was I wrong>
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First Known Use of WHEREIN

13th century

Related to WHEREIN

2wherein

conjunction

: in which

: during which

: in what way

Full Definition of WHEREIN

1
a :  in which :  where <the city wherein he lives>
b :  during which
2
:  in what way :  how <showed me wherein I was wrong>

First Known Use of WHEREIN

14th century
WHEREIN Defined for Kids

wherein

adverb where·in \hwer-ˈin, wer-\

Definition of WHEREIN for Kids

1
:  in what way
2
:  in which

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