notwithstanding
|not/with/stand/ing|
🇺🇸
/ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/
in spite of
Etymology
'notwithstanding' originates from Middle English, specifically the phrase 'not withstanding,' where 'not' meant 'not' and 'withstanding' meant 'standing against.'
'not withstanding' transformed into the modern English word 'notwithstanding.'
Initially, it meant 'not standing against,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in spite of.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
nevertheless; however.
The team was tired; notwithstanding, they won the match.
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Preposition 1
in spite of; despite.
Notwithstanding the rain, the event continued as planned.
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Conjunction 1
although; even though.
Notwithstanding that he was late, he was allowed to join the meeting.
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