albeit
/ɔːlˈbiː.ɪt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Although, despite (it) being.
Conjunction
Examples
VVho are you? tell me for more certainty, / Albeit Ile ſvveare that I do knovv your tongue.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “albeit” mean?
Although, despite (it) being.
Is “albeit” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.