Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wherewithal

noun
/ˈwɛr.wɪð.ɔːl/
Definition
the necessary means or resources to accomplish something.
Examples
  • They didn’t have the wherewithal to fund their project.
  • It takes a lot of wherewithal to start a business.
  • Even if she had the talent, she lacked the wherewithal to succeed.
Meaning
Wherewithal refers to the money, resources, or skills needed to achieve a goal or complete a task.
Synonyms
  • resources
  • means
  • capability
  • funds