notwithstanding

/ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/

//ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ// adv

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"notwithstanding" is a 15-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“notwithstanding” has 25 generated spelling variants in the English index at frequency #15,457. The variants make it a useful spelling check.

#15,457
frequency rank, English
1,534
“N” headwords
25
tracked misspellings

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed September 2, 2026) - Nevertheless, all the same.

Corpus desk

Index EN-notwithstanding · notwithstanding · English

notwithstanding · rank #15,457 · 25 variants · 0 confusables

  • FREQ-MID #15,457
  • LEN-MEGA 15 letters
  • VOW-4 4 vowels
  • CONFUS-0 No pairs
  • VAR-HIGH 25 variants
  • BOOK-MID 1,534
  • PHOTO-FINISH Normandy

Nearest frequency peer: Normandy (-1 rank slots)

Read with this headword: Spelling guide for this pattern

Desk codes from Wiktionary headword shape, FrequencyWords rank tier, confusable-pair count, generated misspelling depth, letter-cohort book size, and photo-finish peer. Not a difficulty grade.

Frequency neighbourhood for “notwithstanding”

Lower corpus rank = more everyday usage (inverted bar length for readability)

corpus weight

What this shows Bars show where “notwithstanding” sits against the nearest ranked English headwords in the FrequencyWords band, not a reprint of letter-browse containment.

Source FrequencyWords open word-frequency list As of September 2, 2026
Key facts for notwithstanding
PropertyValue
Headwordnotwithstanding
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechAdverb
IPA/ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/
Letters15
Frequency rank#15,457
Misspellings tracked25
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “notwithstanding” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). notwithstanding lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

A misspelling magnet

The generator records 25 spelling variants around notwithstanding (IPA /ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/), anadverb. Corpus frequency is #15,457 among 1,534 “N” headwords. Dominant gloss: "Nevertheless, all the same.".

Our generated misspelling index lists 25 likely wrong-spelling variants for notwithstanding, with forms such as "nnotwithstanding", "notiwthstanding", and "nottwithstanding". Each variant is a distinct typo pattern an edit-distance generator flags, typically a doubled-consonant error, a silent-letter drop, or a vowel substitution. Our dataset records no confusable match here, since its spelling is unusual enough that it doesn't cluster with a lookalike.

Etymologically, the entry records: From Middle English notwithstandinge, notwithstondyng, natwithstandyng, equivalent to not + withstanding. Compare Middle English notgainstonding, not aȝenstondynge, of similar meaning and formation. The correct English form is notwithstanding, spelled N-O-T-W-I-T-H-S-T-A-N-D-I-N-G.

Definition

  1. 1
    Nevertheless, all the same.

Recorded use

Wiktionary examples

These source excerpts show how notwithstanding appears in context. They illustrate usage; the definition above remains the entry’s reference meaning.

  1. He, notwithstanding, persisted in his inquiries.
  2. But notwithstanding, man, I'll do you your master what good I can;

Etymology

From Middle English notwithstandinge, notwithstondyng, natwithstandyng, equivalent to not + withstanding. Compare Middle English notgainstonding, not aȝenstondynge, of similar meaning and formation.

Synonyms

all the sameneverthelessnonethelessstillanywayafter allregardlessyet

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as:

  • nnotwithstanding
  • notiwthstanding
  • nottwithstanding
  • notwihtstanding
  • notwithhstanding
  • notwithsatnding
  • notwithsstanding
  • notwithstadning
  • notwithstandding
  • notwithstandign
  • notwithstandingg
  • notwithstandinng
  • notwithstandnig
  • notwithstanidng
  • notwithstannding
  • notwithstnading
  • notwithsttanding
  • notwithtsanding
  • notwitshtanding
  • notwitthstanding
  • notwtihstanding
  • notwwithstanding
  • nowtithstanding
  • ntowithstanding
  • ontwithstanding

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of notwithstanding - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

nnotwithstanding1notiwthstanding2nottwithstanding1notwihtstanding2notwithhstanding1notwithsatnding2notwithsstanding1notwithstadning2
Edit distance from "notwithstanding"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

PlainSpell is rendered directly from structured Wiktionary extracts and open word-frequency lists, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of September 2, 2026. Primary sources: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) and FrequencyWords.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "notwithstanding"?
"notwithstanding" is spelled N-O-T-W-I-T-H-S-T-A-N-D-I-N-G. The IPA pronunciation is /ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/.
What does "notwithstanding" mean?
As an adverb, "notwithstanding" means: Nevertheless, all the same.
What are common misspellings of "notwithstanding"?
Common misspellings include "nnotwithstanding", "notiwthstanding", "nottwithstanding", "notwihtstanding", "notwithhstanding". The correct spelling is "notwithstanding".
How do you pronounce "notwithstanding"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "notwithstanding" is /ˌnɒtwɪðˈstændɪŋ/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "notwithstanding"?
From Middle English notwithstandinge, notwithstondyng, natwithstandyng, equivalent to not + withstanding. Compare Middle English notgainstonding, not aȝenstondynge, of similar meaning and formation. See the full etymology section above for more details.
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Similar English words by spelling shape

Same letter count and similar misspelling depth for "notwithstanding", not the corpus desk frequency band.

Same letter count

Frequency-ranked English headwords with 15 letters (nearest by frequency rank).

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Similar misspelling depth

Headwords with a similar count of attested misspellings (25 here; floor ≥5).

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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list