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Wherewithal: meaning, definitions and examples

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wherewithal

 

[ หˆwษ›rหŒwษชฮธหŒษ”l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

financial resources

Wherewithal refers to the means or resources necessary to accomplish something. It is often used in relation to financial capabilities or the necessary tools required to achieve a goal. This term signifies that one has the requisite abilities or funds to pursue certain activities, whether they involve personal endeavors or business-related tasks. In essence, it encapsulates the idea of having what is required to get something done.

Synonyms

capability, funds, means, resources

Examples of usage

  • She lacked the wherewithal to start her own business.
  • They found the wherewithal to finance their education.
  • Without the necessary wherewithal, the project was abandoned.

Translations

Translations of the word "wherewithal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น meios

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคงเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mittel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sumber daya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐัะพะฑะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›rodki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ‰‹ๆฎต

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท moyens

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ medios

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท araรงlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜๋‹จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุณุงุฆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prostล™edky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prostriedky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰‹ๆฎต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sredstva

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รบrrรฆรฐi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตััƒั€ัั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒกแƒฃแƒ แƒกแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™nbษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ medios

Etymology

The term 'wherewithal' emerged in the English language in the mid-19th century, combining elements of the word 'wherewith,' which dates back to Middle English, meaning 'by what' or 'with what.' The suffix '-al' signifies pertaining to or characteristic of. The evolution of the word reflects the importance of means and resources in both personal and social contexts. It began to be frequently utilized in discussions regarding financial capability and practical means, particularly in legal and formal writings. Over time, its usage expanded beyond mere financial contexts, encompassing any prerequisites necessary for completing tasks or achieving goals. Today, 'wherewithal' is often invoked in various discussions about capability, resources, and the means to achieve one's aims.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,986, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.