concessive

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Adjective concessive has 1 sense

concessive - or or pertaining to concession

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Concessive

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Showing or expressing concession or contradiction.

Example Sentences:

Although he is normally very talkative, he was oddly quiet during the meeting.
In spite of the heavy rain, she still managed to get to work on time.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A word, phrase, or sentence element that concedes or contradicts a previous statement.

Example Sentences:

Despite her fear of heights, she went bungee jumping as a concessive to prove her bravery.
The concessives "although," "despite," and "even though" are commonly used to introduce contrasting ideas in English sentences.