CONCESSIVE

concessive

(adjective) of or pertaining to concession

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

concessive (comparative more concessive, superlative most concessive)

Of, pertaining to, or being a concession; conceding

Noun

concessive (plural concessives)

(grammar) A phrase or clause that acts as a concession, such as "even if" or "although".

Source: Wiktionary


Con*ces"sive, a. Etym: [L. concessivus.]

Definition: Implying concession; as, a concessive conjunction. Lowth.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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