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notwithstanding

 

[ ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ ]

Adverb / Preposition
Context #1 | Adverb

in spite of

despite the fact that; although. used to introduce a fact that is surprising after the other facts you have just mentioned.

Synonyms

despite, however, nevertheless

Examples of usage

  • Notwithstanding the fact that she was tired, she managed to finish the project on time.
  • He decided to go for a run notwithstanding the rain outside.
Context #2 | Preposition

despite

in spite of; without being opposed or prevented by.

Synonyms

despite, in spite of, regardless of

Examples of usage

  • She went on strike notwithstanding an order to return to work.
  • Notwithstanding his lack of experience, he managed to succeed in the new job.

Translations

Translations of the word "notwithstanding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não obstante

🇮🇳 फिर भी

🇩🇪 ungeachtet

🇮🇩 meskipun

🇺🇦 незважаючи на

🇵🇱 niezależnie od

🇯🇵 にもかかわらず

🇫🇷 nonobstant

🇪🇸 no obstante

🇹🇷 buna rağmen

🇰🇷 그럼에도 불구하고

🇸🇦 على الرغم من

🇨🇿 navzdory

🇸🇰 napriek

🇨🇳 尽管

🇸🇮 kljub temu

🇮🇸 þrátt fyrir

🇰🇿 қарамастан

🇬🇪 თუმცა

🇦🇿 buna baxmayaraq

🇲🇽 no obstante

Etymology

The word 'notwithstanding' originated from Middle English, meaning 'despite'. It is formed by adding the prefix 'not-' to 'withstanding', which comes from the Old English 'wiðstandan', meaning 'to resist'. Over time, 'notwithstanding' evolved to convey the idea of 'in spite of', 'despite', or 'although'. The word has been used in English language for centuries, with its meaning and usage remaining consistent.

See also: with, within, without.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,639, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.