whatsoever
/ˌwɒtsəʊˈɛvə(ɹ)/
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
Whatever.
DeterminerRegister: literary
Examples
The building may be used for whatsoever purpose the tenant desires.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
In any way; at all; whatever.
Adverb
Examples
He gave me no answer whatsoever.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “whatsoever” mean?
Whatever.
Is “whatsoever” formal or informal?
whatsoever is generally literary.