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whereas [ where·as ]

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ˌwerˈæz ]
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ˌweərˈæz ]
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Conjunction

1. In contrast or comparison with the fact that.

you treat the matter lightly, whereas I myself was never more serious

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2. (especially in legal preambles) taking into consideration the fact that.

Negligence depends on a breach of duty, whereas contributory negligence does not.

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Origin

1. Late Middle English from where + as.

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