howsoever

adverb

how·​so·​ev·​er ˌhau̇-sə-ˈwe-vər 

-sō-ˈe-

1

: in whatever manner

2

: to whatever degree or extent

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

howsoever

adverb

how·​so·​ev·​er ˌhau̇-sə-ˈwev-ər 

1

: in whatever manner

2

: to whatever degree or extent