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”

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Example Sentences

The record-breaking try-scoring wings, Darcy Graham and Duhan van der Merwe, are also out, albeit Graham makes the bench.

From BBC

“Our investor conversations suggested that while an impairment was very much expected, the magnitude and larger cash out component at €6.5 billion, albeit spread over 4 years to suppliers is a key negative,” said analysts at Citigroup in a note.

From MarketWatch

But the fragile coalition government of small groups, including several LDP defectors, didn't even last a year and the party was back in power in 1994, albeit with a Socialist Party prime minister.

From Barron's

Franzoni said it was nice to see an Italian sweep on home snow, albeit the results count for nothing as racers focus on testing equipment and trying out tactics.

From Barron's

“We expect to still see elevated covered bond supply in February, albeit lower than last month.”

From The Wall Street Journal