Definitions for Albeit
ɔlˈbi ɪtal·beit

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.3 / 3 votes

1. albeitconjunction

   Despite its being; although.

   He has a very good idea, albeit a strange one.

2. Etymology: completely though it be, from al (completely) + be (3rd person singular present subjunctive of been to be) + it

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Albeitadverb

   Etymology: a coalition of the words all be it so. Skinner.

   Although; notwithstanding; though it should be.

   This very thing is cause sufficient, why duties belonging to each kind of virtue, albeit the law of reason teach them, should, notwithstanding, be prescribed even by human law. Richard Hooker.

   Of one, whose eyes,
   Albeit unused to the melting mood,
   Drop tears, as fast as the Arabian trees
   Their medicinal gum. William Shakespeare, Othello.

   He, who has a probable belief, that he shall meet with thieves in such a road, thinks himself to have reason enough to decline it, albeit he is sure to sustain some less, though yet considerable, inconvenience by his so doing. Robert South, Sermons.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.7 / 3 votes

1. Albeit

   even though; although; notwithstanding

2. Etymology: [OE. al be although it be, where al is our all. Cf. Although.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Albeit

   awl-bē′it, adv. although it be: notwithstanding: even if, although. [All be it (that) = all though it be that]

Anagrams for Albeit »

1. albite

2. betail

3. bletia

4. belait

5. libate

6. baltei

How to pronounce Albeit?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Albeit in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Albeit in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of Albeit in a Sentence

1. Gregory Daco:

   With labor market conditions poised to cool further amid tighter financial conditions and growing financial market uncertainty likely to dampen households’ willingness to spend, we foresee soft consumer spending growth in coming quarters, recent data on household spending and credit growth indicate that we will likely see a K-shaped consumer spending pattern in 2023, with low- and median-income families exercising more spending restraint, and families at the higher of the income spectrum still spending, albeit with more discretion.

2. Defense James Mattis:

   The Ming Dynasty appears to be their model, albeit in a more muscular manner, demanding other nations become tribute states kowtowing to Beijing.

3. Prime Minister David Cameron:

   We have been aware of these cells operating in Syria that are radicalising people in our own countries, potentially sending people back to carry out attacks, our security and intelligence services have stopped something like seven attacks in the last six months albeit attacks planned on a smaller scale. That's one of the reasons we are strengthening the security and intelligence services.

4. Kirya Michael Owen:

   Albeit they doubt the achivement, Never can they cease it or take it away from you. For it carries a signal and a description of your tremendous effort...

5. David Axelrod:

   Today, the White House and Democrats rightfully suspect that at least the House will turn in '22, so this brief moment of one-party control, albeit narrow, offers the last, best hope for the president and members to get big priorities done, that's why there is such urgent anxiety about loading up the Build Back Better Act with so many planks.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Albeit
2. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Albeit
3. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Albeit
4. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Albeit