its just 3 words formed into one.
The prefix of notwithstanding is "not-."
Evidence notwithstanding, the judge still ruled in favor of the defendent.
Notwithstanding has four syllables: not-with-stan-ding
Notwithstanding the risks the vet decided to operate.
The building stood for over a hundred years notwithstanding the poor quality of the stone. Notwithstanding his position as a senator, the politician had little to recommend him as a Presidential candidate.
it usually means, 'except for this exception'. It's true, notwithstanding this time when it's false.
Notwithstanding is a word that means "regardless of," and can be used in a sentence as a conjunction. An example of this would be, "First of all, there was no way he could leave the baby unattended, notwithstanding that he had a pot on the stove as well."
Notwithstanding the rain, I went for a walk. (Preposition, meaning 'in spite of'.) Notwithstanding, I still think you were wrong. (Adverb, meaning 'nevertheless'.)
the earliest recorded usage of it was in German in 1512 & it has always been purely metaphorical notwithstanding hoaxes & old wives tales etc to the contrary found on the internet
A court can enter a judgment notwithstanding the verdict when the weight of the evidence does not support the jury's verdict.
The dictionary term is...In spite of; without being opposed or prevented by: Notwithstanding a brilliant defense, he was found guilty. She went to the game anyway, doctor's orders notwithstanding.
The sentence you propose is a correct use of notwithstanding.Lady Macbeth, notwithstanding her role as a woman, was a powerful character.The word notwithstanding presents an opposition or primary difference to your main comment. It would be the same as writing:Even though Lady Macbeth was a woman, she was a powerful character.The word "notwithstanding" eliminates some wordiness when used correctly.