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Ok, lemme think a minute; trying to rephrase tsuwm's Dickens ref. I believe "nonetheless" refers to whatever the speaker meant (an action, a feeling, etc.) going on at none the less strength despite the situation being less optimal than what might be desired.
Does that help, or is it wrong/unclear? Faldage--is this something of the sense you sensed?
Sounds sensible.
Sorry, Anna, to pick a nit: nichtsdestoweniger is the correct word. It does share a lack of logic with nonetheless
The corresponding term in French is néanmoins - probably just as obscure.
Last edited by wsieber; 09/18/08 12:57 PM.
Of course, Dr Weissbier. I was thinking of "nevertheless," which also shares the same lack of logic! (nice to see you, btw)
The defintion that makes the most sense to me is:
http://onlinedictionary.datasegment.com/word/nevertheless
nevertheless - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :
nevertheless
adv 1: despite anything to the contrary (usually following a
concession); "although I'm a little afraid, however I'd
like to try it"; "while we disliked each other,
nevertheless we agreed"; "he was a stern yet fair
master"; "granted that it is dangerous, all the same I
still want to go" [syn: however, nevertheless,
withal, still, yet, all the same, even so,
nonetheless, notwithstanding]
The [/concession] aspect is the part of the definition that makes the most sense to me. Seems that many idioms get taken for granted over the years. I appreciated the question and the opportunity to think about it. Thanks Janis and everyone for all the answers.
BTW, I'm very new to the world of code, irregardless and nevertheless, I'm going to give it a try here and hope you'll forgive me for experimenting.
I HATE THAT "WORD"!!!!!!
and I hate very few words...sorry for the peeve-out...
Originally Posted By: twosleepyI HATE THAT "WORD"!!!!!!
and I hate very few words...sorry for the peeve-out...
Which word is that? Nevertheless?
Originally Posted By: FaldageOriginally Posted By: twosleepyI HATE THAT "WORD"!!!!!!
and I hate very few words...sorry for the peeve-out...
Which word is that? Nevertheless?
please note new subject..
Soooooooooooooooooooorry!
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