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Meaning of whereon
The primary meaning of "whereon" is a preposition indicating the thing on or by which something happens or is done.
Etymology of whereon
The word "whereon" originates from Old English "hwēr" meaning "where" and "on" meaning "on", with the suffix "-on" added to form an adverbial phrase.
Historically, "whereon" was used in Middle English (circa 1100-1500) to indicate a location or a basis for an action.
Synonyms
on which
upon which
on
upon
at
in
during
while
as
when
whereas
whereupon
whence
whereof
whereby
wherein
whereon
wherefore
about
regarding
concerning
respecting
in respect of
with regard to
in relation to
as regards
in terms of
on the subject of
on the matter of
in connection with
Definitions
- On which something happens or is done
- * Used to indicate the basis or grounds for something
Usage Examples
- The company's success is based on the principle whereon it was founded.
- * The decision was made on the evidence whereon it was based.
- * The artist's inspiration was drawn from the world whereon she lived.
Antonyms
without
sans
minus
lacking
devoid of
bereft of
absent
without regard to
regardless of
irrespective of
apart from
excluding
omitting
save
except
excepting
excluding
leaving out
omitting
precluding
barring
save
outside of
beyond
above
over
off
away from
outside
apart
separately
individually