albeit
|al/be/it|
C1
/ɔːlˈbiːɪt/
although
Etymology
Etymology Information
'albeit' originates from Middle English, specifically the phrase 'al be it,' where 'al' meant 'although' and 'be it' meant 'it be.'
Historical Evolution
'al be it' transformed into the modern English word 'albeit.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'although it be,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'although.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Conjunction 1
although; even though.
He was making progress, albeit slowly.
Synonyms
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