Notwithstanding

//ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ//

Word Type

Preposition

Postp

Conjunction

Adverb

Adverb

The word "notwithstanding" can be used as preposition, postp, conjunction, adverb and adverb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

notwithstanding clause

Derived From

not withstanding

Related Terms

all same although despite in spite of legalese nevertheless

Synonym Network

all same at same time despite in spite of maugre nevertheless nonetheless

More for "notwithstanding"

Meaning Synonyms Word Forms Antonyms

Related Topic Clusters

Legal Writing Vocabulary

Essential terms for contracts, agreements, and plain-language legal communication.

Next best steps

Definition Synonyms Sentences Read the blog

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.