nevertheless
//ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs//
formalDefinitions
1.In spite of what preceded; yet.
- Nevertheless, it is clear that the global energy demand for air-conditioning will grow substantially as nations become more affluent, with the consequences of climate change potentially accelerating the demand.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #3132
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Uncommon
- Literature
- Rare
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Etymology
From Middle English nevertheles, never-þe-les, nevere-þe-lesse.
By surface analysis, never (“not at all”) + the + less; compare never the wiser.