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

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say albeit in sign language?

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. Sheila Forman:

   As the pandemic restrictions start to shift, make plans to see friends and family, albeit in a safe way.

2. Naveed Sattar:

   As one leg standing requires good balance, linked to brain function, good muscle strength and good blood flow, it likely integrates muscular, vascular and brain systems so it is a global test of future mortality risk -- albeit crude.

3. Matt Bierbaum:

   We wanted to study zombies using many of the scientific tools used for actual disease, albeit in a fun context, we hope in this way to introduce the real methods and science behind diseases to a broader audience and show the fun in science.

4. United States:

   In spite of all the uncertainty, the United States economy continues to grow in 2019, albeit more slowly than in 2018.

5. Jonny Fine:

   It has created a broad consensus among issuers that they have a highly attractive - albeit potentially short-lived - chance to fund at cycle low yields.

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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