Heretofore (Adverb)
Meaning
Used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time; "So far he hasn't called"; "the sun isn't up yet".
Examples
- The company's financial struggles heretofore have made it difficult to expand into new markets.
- Heretofore, the team has been unable to find a solution to their recent string of losses.
- The artist's paintings heretofore have been well-received, but this new piece has sparked controversy.
- Until now, heretofore the researcher had not been able to collect sufficient data to support her hypothesis.
- The new legislation's impact on the economy heretofore has been minimal, despite initial concerns.