wherewithal
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English
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA: /ˌwɛə.wɪˈðɔːl/, /ˈwɛə.wɪ.ðɔːl/
- (US) IPA: /ˈwɛɹ.wɪ.ðɔl/, /ˈwɛɹ.wɪ.θɔl/, /ˈwɛɹ.wɪ.ðɑl/, /ˈwɛɹ.wɪ.θɑl/
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Noun
wherewithal (uncountable)
- The ability and the financial means required to accomplish some task.
- I would like to help your project, but I do not have the wherewithal.
Adverb
wherewithal (not comparable)
- (archaic) In what way; how.
- 1662, Book of Common Prayer, Psalm 119:9,
- Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way?
- 1986, David Leavitt, The Lost Language of Cranes, Penguin, paperback edition, page 67:
- "I just can't imagine," Philip said, "having that kind of self-knowledge, that kind of...wherewithal at fifteen.[...]"
- 1662, Book of Common Prayer, Psalm 119:9,
Translations
in what way; howRelated terms
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