wherewithal
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Noun — The money, resources, or ability needed to do something.
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Etymology
From "where-" plus "withal" (meaning "with that"); originally used only as an adverb, it came to be used as a noun for "means" around 1800.
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What does “wherewithal” mean?
The word “wherewithal” means the money, resources, or ability needed to do something. In plain terms, the means, especially money, needed to get something done.
How do you pronounce “wherewithal”?
“Wherewithal” is pronounced WEH-uh-wih-thawl (/ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.ðɔl/ in IPA).
How do you use “wherewithal” in a sentence?
Here is “wherewithal” used in a sentence: “They didn't have the wherewithal to start the business.”
What part of speech is “wherewithal”?
“Wherewithal” is a noun.
Where does the word “wherewithal” come from?
The word “wherewithal” dates back to around 1800. From "where-" plus "withal" (meaning "with that"); originally used only as an adverb, it came to be used as a noun for "means" around 1800.