why

noun /hwaɪ/

Definition
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'
Example
Here is an example sentence using 'why': She showed great why during the competition.
Etymology
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Quick Facts

Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
0
Consonants
3
Length
3

Word Statistics

Length
3
Syllables
1
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