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The definition of although is regardless of a fact.

(conjunction)

Buying something even if it is expensive is an example of although.

See although in Webster's New World College Dictionary

conjunction

in spite of the fact that; granting that; though

Origin: ME < all, al, even + though

See although in American Heritage Dictionary 4

conjunction

Regardless of the fact that; even though.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: : al, all; see all

Origin: + though, though; see though

Usage Note: As conjunctions, although and though are generally interchangeable: Although (or though) she smiled, she was angry. Although is usually placed at the beginning of its clause (as in the preceding example), whereas though may occur elsewhere and is the more common term when used to link words or phrases, as in wiser though poorer. In certain constructions, only though is acceptable: Fond though (not although) I am of sports, I'd rather not sit through another basketball game.

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