wherewithal

Wherewithal is defined as whatever is necessary to get something done.

(noun)

An example of wherewithal are the necessities for a superior education such as money, motivation and time.

See wherewithal in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

that with which something can be done; necessary means, esp. money: usually with the: the wherewithal to continue one's education

adverb, conjunction

Archaic wherewith

See wherewithal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The necessary means, especially financial means: didn't have the wherewithal to survive an economic downturn.

conjunction

Wherewith.

pron.

Wherewith.

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