wherewithal

== English == === Etymology === From where- +‎ withal. Originally only an adverb, nominal use since ca. 1800. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈwɛə.wɪ.ðɔːl/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.ðɔl/, /ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.θɔl/ (cot–caught merger) IPA(key): /ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.ðɑl/, /ˈwɛɚ.wɪ.θɑl/ Hyphenation: where‧with‧al === Noun === wherewithal (countable and uncountable, plural wherewithals) The ability and means required to accomplish some task. ==== Synonyms ==== means ==== Translations ==== === Adverb === wherewithal (not comparable) (archaic) In what way; how. (archaic) By means of which. Synonyms: whereby, wherewith ==== Translations ==== === Related terms === wherewith withal === See also ===