notwithstanding
Pronunciation
[change]- (UK) IPA (key): /ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
- (US) IPA (key): /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
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Preposition
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- If something is true notwithstanding something else, it is true in spite of that other thing.
- We're going ahead with the event as planned, notwithstanding the heavy rain and wind.
- He's really a terrible man, his excellent work notwithstanding.
- Notwithstanding, the problem is a significant one.
- You live an eternal life notwithstanding that your seat of consciousness is currently physical.