Meaning
even if, although
- Even though, although; introduces a concessive clause or qualifying detail.
In a sentence
Ha accettato l'incarico, seppure con qualche comprensibile esitazione iniziale.
He accepted the position, although with some understandable initial hesitation.
Il progetto è andato avanti, seppure mancassero fondi sufficienti.
The project went ahead, even though sufficient funds were lacking.
I risultati, seppure modesti, mostrano un miglioramento costante rispetto all'anno scorso.
The results, although modest, show steady improvement compared to last year.
Usage notes
- Formal: best suited to writing or formal speech.
- Can be followed by the subjunctive in a full clause or directly by an adjective or participle.