adv.
Pronunciation: s ō - ' e-v ə r
Function: adverb
Etymology: -soever (as in howsoever )
Date: 12th century
1 : to any possible or known extent ― 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 <gives no information soever >