albeit

American  

[awl-bee-it] / ɔlˈbi ɪt /

conjunction

1. although; even if.

   a peaceful, albeit brief retirement.

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albeit British  

/ ɔːlˈbiːɪt /

conjunction

1. even though

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Etymology

Origin of albeit

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English al be it “al(though) it be”

Compare meaning

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• albeit vs. although

Example Sentences

New export orders continued to grow last month, albeit more moderately, it added.

From The Wall Street Journal

Flying in Polaris was a splurge, albeit a relatively affordable one.

From The Wall Street Journal

Foldable phones remain a fringe, albeit novel, product with a loyal following.

From The Wall Street Journal

Still a gentleman, albeit a disappointed one.

From Literature

But as the rollout of the benefit finally nears completion over the next few weeks, albeit nine years behind schedule and hundreds of millions of pounds over budget, the questions the welfare system now struggles with are different.

From BBC