thereof

adverb

there·​of t͟her-ˈəv How to pronounce thereof (audio)
-ˈäv
1
: of that or it
2
: from that cause or particular : therefrom

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Korelitz’s psychological thriller covers all the bases of ambition, plagiarism and ethics (or lack thereof) with extraordinary skill. Laura Zigman, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026 The days after are also important as borrowers gain a new understanding of market conditions and lender responses to the Fed's moves, or lack thereof. Matt Richardson, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026 Flight prices vary widely depending on group size and availability—but Angola’s patchy road infrastructure (or lack thereof) is not for the faint of heart, so plan accordingly. Samantha Falewée, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026 Ed Sheeran debuted his new look on Instagram on April 28, showing off his new hairstyle, or lack thereof. Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thereof

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of thereof was before the 12th century

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“Thereof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thereof. Accessed 5 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

thereof

adverb
there·​of t͟ha-ˈrəv How to pronounce thereof (audio)
-ˈräv
t͟he-
1
: of that or it
the problem and solution thereof
2
: from that cause or particular : therefrom

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