whichever

Universal Words determiner, pronoun 1 used to say what feature or quality is important in deciding sth: Choose whichever brand you prefer. * Pensions should be increased annually in line with earnings or prices, whichever is the higher. * Whichever of you gets here first will get the prize. 2 used to say that it does not matter which, as the result will be the same: It takes three hours, whichever route you take. * The situation is an awkward one, whichever way you look at it. * Whichever they choose, we must accept their decision.