Definition of Nevertheless

1. Adverb. Despite anything to the contrary (usually following a concession). "Granted that it is dangerous, all the same I still want to go"


Definition of Nevertheless

1. adv. or conj. Not the less; notwithstanding; in spite of that; yet.

Definition of Nevertheless

1. Adverb. (context: conjunctive) In spite of what preceded; yet. ¹

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Definition of Nevertheless

1. [adv]

Medical Definition of Nevertheless

1. Not the less; notwithstanding; in spite of that; yet. "No chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous; nevertheless, afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness." (Heb. Xii. 11) Synonym: However, at least, yet, still. See However. Origin: Never + the (see The by that) + less. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nevertheless

never say die
never say never
never smoker
never smokers
never you mind
neverending
neverendingly
neverland
neverlands
nevermind
neverminded
neverminding
neverminds
nevermore
neverthelater
nevertheless (current term)
neverwozzer
neves
nevew
nevews
nevi
nevi and melanomas
nevirapine
nevocyte
nevoid
nevoid amentia
nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome
nevolipoma

Literary usage of Nevertheless

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Complete Works of Gustave Flaubert: Embracing Romances, Travels by Gustave Flaubert, Ferdinand Brunetière (1904)
""nevertheless, it is certainly by you! For your name is written at the bottom of it, and there is a line on it stating that it is Monsieur Moreau's property ..."

2. Conventionby National Electric Light Association Convention, National Independent Meat Packers Association, University of Georgia College of Agriculture, University of Georgia Dept. of Food Science by National Electric Light Association Convention, National Independent Meat Packers Association, University of Georgia College of Agriculture, University of Georgia Dept. of Food Science (1905)
"While it is a fact that the greater number of faults in underground cables occur in the manholes of the transmission lines, it is nevertheless desirable ..."

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