Whatsoever

//ˌ(h)wʌtsoʊˈɛvɚ// adv, det, pron

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    one or some or every or all without specification; entity, elective existential pronoun; quantifier, elective existential wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    In any way; at all; whatever. not-comparable

    "He gave me no answer whatsoever."

Determiner
  1. 1
    Whatever. formal, literary

    "The building may be used for whatsoever purpose the tenant desires."

Pronoun
  1. 1
    Whatever. archaic, literary

    "Whatsoever you seek, you will find."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English whatsoever. By surface analysis, what + so + ever.

Etymology 2

From Middle English whatsoever. By surface analysis, what + so + ever.

Etymology 3

From Middle English whatsoever. By surface analysis, what + so + ever.

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