word of the day :: wherewithal

wherewithal:

[hwair-with-awl, -with-, wair-]

–noun

1. that with which to do something; means or supplies for the purpose or need, esp. money: the wherewithal to pay my rent.

-adverb

2. by means of which; out of which.

3. Archaic. wherewith.

-pronoun

4. wherewith.

Origin:

1525-35; where + withal

"I have the wherewithal to challenge myself for my entire life. That's a great gift."

 :: Twyla Tharp ::

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