adverb
whatsoever
At all; used for emphasis, especially in negative statements.
She has no doubt whatsoever that the plan will work.
Etymology
The compound reinforces unrestricted reference. In negative statements it excludes every possible instance, creating the emphatic meaning at all.
More examples
- The fee makes no difference whatsoever.
- Call me if you have any questions whatsoever.
- There is no connection whatsoever between the two cases.
Similar words
- whatever
- Also emphasizes absence after nouns, but often sounds less forceful.
- at all
- Emphasizes absence or degree and fits more sentence positions.