wherewithal

English

/ˈwɛə.wɪ.ðɔːl/, /ˈwɛəɹ.wɪ.ðɔl/, /ˈwɛəɹ.wɪ.ðɑl/

noun
Definitions
  • The ability and means required to accomplish some task.

Etymology

Compound from English where (what, which) + English withal.

Origin

English

withal

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