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whys and wher·e·for·es

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  1. whys and whereforesnoun

    The reasons or motivations for a fact, action, or decision, especially the complete set of such reasons or motivations.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of whys and wherefores in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of whys and wherefores in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9


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  • whys और कहाँHindi

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