Which
/wɪtʃ/noun
A pronoun used to ask about one or more items from a defined set.
Did you know?The word 'which' has roots that intertwine with the concept of destiny, hinting at a deeper connection to the choices we make.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kʷis
“a pronoun meaning 'who' or 'which'.”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*hwas
“referring to a specific person or thing.”
Old English
OE
hwilc
“which, of which kind.”
Middle English
ME
whiche
“a form of 'which' used to specify or inquire.”
Modern English
English
which
“the current form used to specify or inquire about items.”