thoughbeit

English

Etymology

Univerbation of though +‎ be +‎ it, literally “although (it) being”.

Pronunciation

  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ðəʊˈbiː.ɪt/
  • (General American) IPA(key): /ðoʊˈbi.ət/
  • Audio (US):(file)

Conjunction

thoughbeit

  1. (uncommon) Although, despite (it) being.
    Synonyms: albeit, although, though; see also Thesaurus:even though
    • 1977 March, “Environmental Impact Statement”, in Raleigh-Durham Airport Expansion and Improvements, page 14:
      Both projects have reached a point of urgency, thoughbeit, for somewhat different reasons.
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