wherewithal
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.


1where·with·al

conjunction \ˈhwer-wi-ˌthl, ˈwer-, -ˌthl\

Definition of WHEREWITHAL

Origin of WHEREWITHAL

where + 2withal
First Known Use: 1534

2wherewithal

pronoun

Definition of WHEREWITHAL

First Known Use of WHEREWITHAL

1583

3wherewithal

noun

Definition of WHEREWITHAL

: means, resources; specifically : money <didn't have the wherewithal for an expensive dinner>

Examples of WHEREWITHAL

  1. A project as big as this requires a lot of financial wherewithal.
  2. He doesn't have the wherewithal to finish what he started.

First Known Use of WHEREWITHAL

1809

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: wherret (noun)
Previous Word in the Dictionary: wherewith (conjunction)
All Words Near: wherewithal

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up wherewithal? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Name That Thing

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Get Our Free Apps
Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More
Join Us on FB & Twitter
Get the Word of the Day and More