whichever

Meanings

1. 1
   det

   Which ever; emphatic form of 'which'.

   Good heavens! Whichever button did you press to make that happen?!

2. 2
   det

   Regardless of the ... that; no matter which.

   It won't work, whichever buttons you press.

3. 3
   det

   Any or either ... that; the ... that.

   Choose whichever card you like.

4. 4
   det

   According to or depending upon which.

   I'll buy the red shirt or the blue shirt, whichever one is cheaper.

5. 5
   pron

   Which ever; emphatic form of 'which'.

   These chocolates all look delicious. Whichever shall I choose?

6. 6
   pron

   Irrespective of the one(s) that; no matter which one(s).

   Whichever you pick, be content with it.

7. 7
   pron

   Any or either one(s) that; the one(s) that.

   I have a few books; please borrow whichever interest you.

8. 8
   pron

   Any or either one(s).

   I don't mind which you have. Take whichever.

Etymology

From Middle English qwichever, whiche ever, whiche evere, which ever, which evere; equivalent to which + ever.