Meaning
in this way; as a result; therefore
Primary Function
manner/result connector
Communicative Purpose
to show that something follows logically or procedurally
Pattern
thus
Core Structure
thus
Função primária
manner/result connector
Propósito comunicativo
to show that something follows logically or procedurally
Situações de gatilho
academic abstracts, formal explanations, mathematical proofs
Contextos
formal written English, academic discourse
Padrão
thus
Estrutura central
thus
Slots de substituição
none; the expression is fixed and does not accept variable slots
Colocados típicos
- and thus
- thus enabling
Substituições comuns
- therefore
- hence
- consequently
Erros comuns
using 'thus' as a conjunction without a comma, inappropriate in informal speech
Similar / contraste
whereby, therefore
Interferências
learners may confuse with the pronoun ‘this’ or the adverbial ‘so’
Família do chunk
- result/manner connectors
Nuance
often carries a sense of 'in this manner', not just pure causation
Efeito pragmático
adds an authoritative, scholarly tone to discourse
Dica de memória
algorithm optimised thus
Nota
The word 'thus' is used to indicate a logical consequence or a specific manner in which something happens. It is often found in formal and academic writing to connect ideas in a clear and logical way. Learners should be aware of its formal register and avoid using it in casual conversation.
Upgrade path
so → therefore → thus
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