WHY


Meaning of WHY in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' hw ī , ' w ī

Function: adverb

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hwy ̄ , instrumental case of hwæt what ― more at WHAT

Date: before 12th century

: for what cause, reason, or purpose < why did you do it?>

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.