Therefore

Therefore is a word in the English language that is used to introduce a logical conclusion. It is a conjunction that is often used in formal contexts, including academic writing and legal documents. The word 'therefore' is derived from the Old English word 'þēahwæðere', which means 'nevertheless'.

Usage

The word 'therefore' is used to indicate that what follows is the result or consequence of what has been stated before. It is often used in arguments to show a logical connection between two statements. For example, in the sentence "It is raining, therefore I will take an umbrella", the word 'therefore' shows that the decision to take an umbrella is a result of the fact that it is raining.

In formal writing, 'therefore' is often used to introduce the conclusion of an argument. For example, in a scientific paper, the results section might be followed by a conclusion that begins with 'therefore'. This shows that the conclusion is based on the results that have been presented.

Related terms

Other words that have a similar function to 'therefore' include 'thus', 'hence', and 'consequently'. These words are all used to show a logical connection between two statements. However, they can have slightly different connotations. For example, 'thus' is often used to indicate a cause-and-effect relationship, while 'hence' can be used to indicate a logical inference.

See also

• Conjunction (grammar)
• Logical connective
• Inference

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