Concessive

//kənˈsɛsɪv// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A phrase or clause that acts as a concession, such as "even if" or "although".
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, pertaining to, or being a concession; conceding.
  2. 2
    Joining clauses while conceding some notion.
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or pertaining to concession wordnet

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