English Explanatory Dictionary

whys and wherefores

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The reasons or motivations for a fact, action, or decision, especially the complete set of such reasons or motivations.

Word forms

whys and wherefores why and wherefore whies and wherefores

Synonyms

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