Gadit

hence

Definitions (2)
1adverbAs a result; for this reason.
She was the eldest daughter, hence she inherited the estate.
The weather was cold, hence the need for a warm coat.
He was not feeling well, hence his absence from the meeting.
2adverbFrom this time; from now.
The new rules will apply a month hence.
Three years hence, we will celebrate the anniversary.
A week hence, the project will be completed.
Word Origin
Language
Middle English
Original word
hens
Originally meant
from here
Background
The word 'hence' comes from Middle English 'hens', which meant 'from here'. It has been used in English since the 13th century to indicate a reason or a future time.