notwithstanding
[ not-with-stan-ding, -with- ]
/ ˌnɒt wɪðˈstæn dɪŋ, -wɪθ- /
preposition
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
in spite of the fact that; although: It was the same material, notwithstanding the texture seemed different.
adverb
nevertheless; anyway; yet: We were invited notwithstanding.
Origin of notwithstanding
SYNONYMS FOR notwithstanding
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 FOR notwithstanding
1 because of, on account of.
Words nearby notwithstanding
notts,
notturno,
notum,
notungulate,
notus,
notwithstanding,
nouadhibou,
nouakchott,
nougat,
nougatine,
nought
Example sentences from the Web for notwithstanding
British Dictionary definitions for notwithstanding
notwithstanding
/ (ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ, -wɪð-) /
preposition
(often immediately postpositive)
in spite of; despite
conjunction (subordinating)
despite the fact that; although
sentence connector
in spite of that; nevertheless
Word Origin for notwithstanding
C14:
not +
withstanding, from Old English
withstandan, on the model of Medieval Latin
non obstante, Old French
non obstant