albeit
Translation
although, even though
Examples
He tried, albeit without success.
He tried, albeit without success.
It was an interesting, albeit long, film.
It was an interesting, albeit long, film.
Grammar Patterns
((albeit + adjective/adverb/phrase)) although It was an interesting, albeit long, film.
Similar Words
Synonyms: although, though, even though, notwithstanding
Etymology
A contraction of the Middle English phrase 'al be it', meaning 'although it be (that)'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a more formal version of 'although'. Break it down into its original parts: 'all be it' -> 'although it is true that...'.