so·ev·er \sə|wevə(r), (ˌ)sōˈe-\adverb Etymology:-soever (as in whosoever) 1.: to any possible or known extent : in any conceivable degree or manner — used after an adjective preceded by how or a superlative preceded by the < how fair soever she may be > < the most selfish soever in this world > 2.: of any or every kind that may be specified — used after a noun modified especially by any, no, or what < all who are perplexed in any way soever — J.H.Newman >