notwithstanding
pronunciation
How to pronounce notwithstanding in British English:
UK [ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ]
How to pronounce notwithstanding in American English:
US [ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ]
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- Adverb:
- despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession)
Word Origin
- notwithstanding (prep.)
- late 14c., notwiþstondynge, from not + present participle of the verb withstand. A loan-translation of Medieval Latin non obstante "being no hindrance," from ablative of obstans, present participle of obstare "stand opposite to" (see obstacle). As an adverb and as a conjunction from early 15c.
Example
- 1. Notwithstanding , we should learn to readily forgive others .
- 2. Notwithstanding all the difficulties , family succession can work .
- 3. We remain together , laundry habits notwithstanding .
- 4. And aspirations notwithstanding wuhan is still relatively poor .
- 5. Official history notwithstanding the company 's true age is 125 .