theretofore Sentence Examples

  1. Theretofore, the castle had stood unyielding against countless sieges.
  2. The professor presented a complex theory, theretofore unheard of in academic circles.
  3. The concept of relativity had theretofore been deemed incomprehensible.
  4. She had theretofore been a timid girl, but the experience had transformed her.
  5. The company had theretofore focused on retail sales, but it was expanding into online commerce.
  6. The politician's public persona concealed a theretofore unknown past.
  7. The discovery of penicillin had theretofore been a medical breakthrough.
  8. The ancient manuscript contained theretofore unknown writings of a long-lost civilization.
  9. The artist's latest work showcased a style theretofore unseen in their portfolio.
  10. The treaty had theretofore been in force for decades, ensuring peace and stability.

theretofore Meaning

Wordnet

theretofore (r)

up to that time

Webster

theretofore (adv.)

Up to that time; before then; -- correlative with heretofore.

FAQs About the word theretofore

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Theretofore, the castle had stood unyielding against countless sieges.

The professor presented a complex theory, theretofore unheard of in academic circles.

The concept of relativity had theretofore been deemed incomprehensible.

She had theretofore been a timid girl, but the experience had transformed her.