albeit

[ awl-bee-it ]

conjunction

1. although; even if:

   a peaceful, albeit brief retirement.

albeit

/ ɔːlˈbiːɪt /

conjunction

1. even though

Word History and Origins

Origin of albeit¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of albeit¹

C14 al be it, that is, although it be (that)

Example Sentences

A swift, relatively orderly, end to conflicts such as the war in Ukraine could settle the global economic outlook - albeit the impact of such geopolitical complexity is extremely difficult to call.

From BBC

So instead he went to Kilar, “who did great but gave me very little music, albeit fine, which required lots of reuse and remixing of cues.”

From Los Angeles Times

That’s a gross exaggeration, as gasoline, battery and hydrogen vehicles all are subject to fire and explosion, albeit in different ways.

From Los Angeles Times

Jim Caviezel, an actor who played Jesus in Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ, proclaimed, albeit jokingly, that Trump was “the new Moses”.

From BBC

It was a significant result, albeit so early on in the season, with Chelsea's game in hand giving them a wildcard in the title race.

From BBC