notwithstanding
Use Notwithstanding in a sentence
wɪðˈstæn preposition
1.
in spite of; without being opposed or prevented by: Notwithstanding a brilliant defense, he was found guilty. She went to the game anyway, doctor's orders notwithstanding.
conjunction
2.
in spite of the fact that; although: It was the same material, notwithstanding the texture seemed different.
adverb
3.
nevertheless; anyway; yet: We were invited notwithstanding.
Synonyms
1. Notwithstanding, despite, in spite of imply that something is true even though there are obstacles or opposing conditions. The three expressions may be used practically interchangeably. Notwithstanding suggests, however, a hindrance of some kind: Notwithstanding the long delay, I shall still go. Despite indicates that there is an active opposition: Despite procrastination and disorganization, they finished the project. In spite of implies meeting strong opposing forces or circumstances that must be taken into account: She succeeded in spite of many discouragements.
1. Notwithstanding, despite, in spite of imply that something is true even though there are obstacles or opposing conditions. The three expressions may be used practically interchangeably. Notwithstanding suggests, however, a hindrance of some kind: Notwithstanding the long delay, I shall still go. Despite indicates that there is an active opposition: Despite procrastination and disorganization, they finished the project. In spite of implies meeting strong opposing forces or circumstances that must be taken into account: She succeeded in spite of many discouragements.
Antonyms
1. because of, on account of.
1. because of, on account of.
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| —prep | |
| 1. | (often immediately postpositive) in spite of; despite |
| —conj | |
| 2. | despite the fact that; although |
| —sentence connector | |
| 3. | in spite of that; nevertheless |
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Notwithstanding
is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
| a printed punctuation mark (‽), available only in some typefaces, designed to combine the question mark (?) and the exclamation point (!), indicating a mixture of query and interjection, as after a rhetorical question. |
Etymonline
Word Origin & History
notwithstanding
late 14c., notwiþstondynge, from not + prp. of the verb withstand (q.v.). A loan-translation of L. non obstante "being no hindrance."
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Example sentences
The artistic merit of the photograph notwithstanding, its publication in that context was pure sensationalism.
Notwithstanding, it may be worth to discuss other contradictions too.
Notwithstanding all of the above, you clearly understand your subject matter better than many of the reporters who cover it.
And economic reality dictates that it will remain an important part of the picture, political posturing notwithstanding.
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