[ˈkʷaː.reː], [ˈkʷaː.re]
Originquā (“by what”) + rē (“about, anent, with reference to”), ablative of rēs (“thing, matter, topic”).
- interrogative, not-comparableby what means, how
- interrogative, not-comparable, relativeby which means, by means of which, whereby
- interrogative, not-comparablefrom what cause, on what account, why, wherefore
“Odī et amō, quārē id faciam, fortasse requiris; nesciō, sed fieri sentiō et excrucior.” — I hate and I love. Why I do this perhaps you ask. I do not know, but I sense that it happens and I am tormented.
- interrogative, not-comparable, relativetherefore, and so, hence, for this reason, for which reason
“Inveniuntur enim praeter amnem mirae villae et horti, qui a regibus Franciae in XVI° saeculo structi sunt: quare Liger hodie saepe regale flumen vocatur.” — However, besides rivers/streams are found marvelous estates and gardens, which were constructed by kings of France during the 16th century: which is why the Loire today is often called a royal river.
“Quare quassato corpore neque frigora neque aestus facile tolerabat.” — Hence, because of his delicate health, he could easily tolerate neither cold nor hot conditions.
Formsquārē(canonical) · quā rē(alternative)
Source: Wiktionary