conjunction, auxiliary
even without doing; even without being
Attaches to the imperfective form (未然形) of verbs and adjectives. Equivalent to なくても, but more literary or formal. Often used in set phrases like 言わずとも (even without saying).
言わずともわかるだろう。
You understand even without me saying it, right?
急がずとも間に合います。
You'll be on time even without hurrying.