Hence
/hΙns/noun
For this reason; as a consequence.
Did you know?The word 'hence' traces back to an ancient understanding of spatial and temporal relationships, evoking a sense of direction and consequence that has enchanted thinkers for centuries.
Etymological Timeline
Old English
OE
hence
βFrom this place; away from here.β
Middle English
ME
henche
βFrom here; from this cause.β
Old Norse
ON
henda
βTo seize or take.β
14th Century
English
hence
βFor this reason; used to indicate a conclusion.β
Modern English
English
hence
βUsed to indicate a reason or conclusion stemming from what has been mentioned.β
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