thus
thus Lexical Profile
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• adverb
As a result or consequence of what has just been stated; therefore.
"The primary data source proved unreliable, and thus the researchers had to repeat the experiment."
To this degree or extent; so.
"The project has progressed smoothly thus far, with every milestone completed ahead of schedule."
In the manner now being indicated or demonstrated; in this way.
"Fold the corners of the paper inward thus, creasing the edges firmly before turning it over."
Word Nuance & Usage
"Thus" is a conjunctive adverb rather than a coordinating conjunction; when joining two independent clauses, it must be preceded by a semicolon or period rather than a comma alone to avoid a comma splice.
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Old English "þus" (in this way, as follows), originating from a Proto-Germanic demonstrative root related to "this" and "the".