adverb / conjunction

howsoever

how-soh-EV-er/ˌhaʊsoʊˈɛvər/

No matter how.

The worker must reach the gate, howsoever the flooded ground is crossed.

At a worksite, a determined worker reaches a locked gate by wading through shallow water while nearby dry stepping stones and a low climbable bank show other possible approaches; one worker, one instant.

Etymology

howOld Englishhow

+soOld Englishin this way; to that extent

+everOld Englishever; at any time

How and so first formed how-so, meaning “in whatever way.” Ever strengthened that unrestricted meaning, yielding “no matter how,” whether referring to manner or extent.

In context

Dartmouth presenter48:08

howsoever large and valuable, without just compensation.

From the Contract Clause to Due Process

University of California Television (UCTV) presenter48:20

social connectedness howsoever experienced

Social Connection and Healthy Aging

More examples

Howsoever you arrange the chairs, everyone needs a clear view.
The agreement remains binding, howsoever the dispute is resolved.
Howsoever she travels, she always arrives on time.

Similar words

however: Means the same thing here but is much more common.