English word whatsoever comes from English what, English soever
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| what | English (en) | (countable) Something that is addressed by what, as opposed to a person, addressed by who.. (countable) The identity of a thing, as an answer to a question of what.. (obsolete, uncountable) Something; thing; stuff. (British, colloquial, dated) ?. An expression of surprise or disbelief.. Response that enquires what the asker desires (usually said unhappily).. What did you say? I beg your [...] |
| soever | English (en) | (archaic) In any fashion, of any kind; used for emphasis after words such as how, what, which etc. |
| whatsoever | English (en) | In any way; at all.. Whatever. (obsolete) whatever. |