Printer Friendly
Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary
1,737,242,539 visitors served.
forum mailing list For webmasters
?
New: Language forums
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

wherewithal
(redirected from wherewithals)

   Also found in: Legal, Idioms 0.01 sec.
where·with·al  (hwârw-ôl, -wth-, wâr-)
n.
The necessary means, especially financial means: didn't have the wherewithal to survive an economic downturn.
conj.
Wherewith.
pron.
Wherewith.

wherewithal
n [ˈwɛəwɪðˌɔːl]
the wherewithal necessary funds, resources, or equipment (for something or to do something) these people lack the wherewithal for a decent existence
pron [ˌwɛəwɪðˈɔːl]
a less common word for wherewith [1] [2]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.wherewithal - the necessary means (especially financial means)
means, substance - considerable capital (wealth or income); "he is a man of means"

wherewithal
noun resources, means, money, funds, capital, supplies, ready (informal), essentials, ready money She didn't have the financial wherewithal to start a new business.
Translations
wherewithal [ˈwɛɒwɪðɔːl] N the wherewithal (to do sth)los medios(para hacer algo), los recursos(para hacer algo)
wherewithal hwɛərwɪðɔːl] nmoyens mpl
the wherewithal to do sth → les moyens de faire qch
wherewithal
nnötiges Kleingeld; (= implements)Utensilien pl
wherewithal [ˈwɛəwɪðˌɔːl] n the wherewithal (to do sth)i mezzi mpl (per fare qc)
wherewithal [ˈwɛəwɪðˌɔːl] n the wherewithal (to do sth)i mezzi mpl (per fare qc)


How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in
 
Dictionary/thesaurus browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Translations
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2009 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.