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whichsoever

American  
[hwich-soh-ev-er, wich-] / ˌʰwɪtʃ soʊˈɛv ər, ˌwɪtʃ- /

pronoun

  1. whichever.


whichsoever British  
/ ˌwɪtʃsəʊˈɛvə /

pronoun

  1. an archaic or formal word for whichever

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of whichsoever

1400–50; late Middle English; which, soever

Example Sentences

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The superiority of alkali is further proved by this, that if zinc and tin be used, or tin and lead, whichsoever metal is put into the alkali becomes positive, that in the acid being negative.

From Experimental Researches in Electricity, Volume 1 by Faraday, Michael

No one quality alone will do it; a combination is required; not always the same, but one or two together, whichsoever, attracting sympathy and producing influence.

From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.

Of the defined God-idea, whichsoever, we demonstrate the untenableness; but in giving the theist an inconceivable universe we surely meet his appetite for the transcendent.

From Rationalism by Robertson, J. M. (John Mackinnon)

So the retainers must bear the honor, or the shame, whichsoever it may be, of volunteering the advocacy of that remarkable bill.

From Speeches, Addresses, and Occasional Sermons, Volume 3 (of 3) by Parker, Theodore

Take whichsoever way thou wilt—the ways are all alike; But do thou only come—I bade my threshold wait thy coming.

From The Light of Scarthey by Castle, Egerton