whatsoever

Etymology

From Middle English whatsoever; equivalent to what + soever.

det

  1. (formal or literary) Whatever.
    The building may be used for whatsoever purpose the tenant desires.

adv

  1. In any way; at all; whatever.
    He gave me no answer whatsoever.
    ...my father's role as the ecclesiastical leader of our ward gave me no license whatsoever to expect obedience from my agemates? 2019, Dierdre Nicole Green, “'I'm the Bishop!' and other Reflections”, in A Place to Belong, Deseret Book, page 141]

pron

  1. (archaic or literary) Whatever.
    Whatsoever you seek, you will find.
    c. 1613–1621, Francis Bacon, The judicial charge upon the commission of Oyer and Terminer held for the verge of the Court […] I must require you to use diligence in presenting especially those purloinings and imbezlements, which are of plate, vessel, or whatsoever within the King's house.

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