adverb

thereat

thair-AT/ðɛrˈæt/

At that place or occasion.

The dispute occurs at the doorway, and everyone gathers thereat.

At the exact doorway where a dispute has just happened, everyone turns toward that place and responds there at the event itself.
Etymology

There supplies the reference and at locates something in relation to it: 'at that place.' The reference can also be a time or event, giving 'at that time' or 'at that event.'

In context

The University of Texas at Austin3:17
Let me see, then, what thereat is, and this mystery explore.
Stories Read by Longhorn Nation | "The Raven"
RestoredCOG14:20
leads to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: because strait is the gate,
The True Jesus – Unknown!

More examples

  • The deed describes the land and all buildings located thereat.
  • The annual meeting begins at noon, and members vote thereat.
  • The notice announces a hearing and requires your presence thereat.

Similar words

there
The ordinary choice for location, without the formal tone.
then
Refers to a time rather than a physical place.