What's the difference between where and whereat?

Where


Definition:

  • (pron. & conj.) Whether.
  • (adv.) At or in what place; hence, in what situation, position, or circumstances; -- used interrogatively.
  • (adv.) At or in which place; at the place in which; hence, in the case or instance in which; -- used relatively.
  • (adv.) To what or which place; hence, to what goal, result, or issue; whither; -- used interrogatively and relatively; as, where are you going?
  • (conj.) Whereas.
  • (n.) Place; situation.

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Whereat


Definition:

  • (adv.) At which; upon which; whereupon; -- used relatively.
  • (adv.) At what; -- used interrogatively; as, whereat are you offended?

Example Sentences:

  • (1) ), whereat measurements can be taken either using cylindrical graphitic walls or "no walls".