wherefore

/ˈweə(ɹ)ˌfɔː(ɹ)/

noun

  1. 1

    An intent or purpose; a why.

adverb

  1. 1

    (interrogative) Why, for what reason, because of what.

  2. 2

    (indicative) Therefore.

conjunction

  1. 1

    Because of which.

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