whatsoever

To write plainly and concisely, choose at all or whatever instead of the term whatsoever.

  • That has no impact at all (or whatever) on day-to-day operations.

In many instances, the best solution is simply to omit the word whatsoever.

  • That has no impact on day-to-day operations.

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