Definition of "thence" in English

adverb

1. (formal) From there, from that place or from that time.

   • I came thence.
   • Cross fix at 6000 feet, thence descend to 3000 feet and fly direct to MAP (missed approach point).

2. (literary) Deriving from this fact or circumstance; therefore, therefrom.

   • I had a really bad car accident, and thence came all my backpains.

3. (archaic) From that time; thenceforth; thereafter