wherefore
18 points
English
9 letters
Uncommon
Commonness #26,267
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/wɛɹfˈɔːɹ/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural wherefores
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the wh
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Crossword clues
- “Another word for why” gen-syn
- “Archaic word for why” orig-v32
Anagrams
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