wherein
UK: weərˈɪn | US: werˈɪn
adv. in which; in what place or respect
conj. in the particular that; in the case that
The word "wherein" is a compound of "where" (Old English hwǣr, meaning "in what place") and "in" (Old English in, meaning "within"). It emerged in Middle English as a conjunction/adverb to specify location or circumstance within a broader context. The logical progression reflects spatial inquiry ("where") combined with containment ("in"), later abstracted to refer to conceptual or situational inclusion.
The contract specifies the terms wherein both parties agree to cooperate.
She found a book wherein the author describes ancient traditions.
The report highlights the points wherein the system fails.
He questioned the logic wherein the argument was based.
The museum has a section wherein artifacts from the 18th century are displayed.