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Concessive
(grammar) A phrase or clause that acts as a concession, such as "even if" or "although".
📖 Definitions of "Concessive"
noun
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(grammar) A phrase or clause that acts as a concession, such as "even if" or "although".
adjective
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Of, pertaining to, or being a concession; conceding
🔄 Synonyms of "Concessive"
3 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| affirmativenoun | Yes; an answer that shows agreement or acceptance. |
| concedingnoun | the act of conceding or yielding |
| affirmatory | Giving affirmation; assertive; affirmative. |
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Concessive"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| affirmative | positive |
| affirmatory | Giving affirmation; assertive; affirmative. |
| concedingnoun | the act of conceding or yielding |
| conditionalsnoun | (grammar) A conditional sentence; a statement that depends on a condition being true or false. |
| concessional | Of, relating to, or being a concession; concessionary. |
| concessionary | relating to concessions or franchises |
| conclusory | Of or pertaining to a conclusion; conclusive. |
| consolational | Of or relating to consolation. |
| connotationalnoun | Of or pertaining to connotation. |
| condolent | Compassionate. |
| conclusive | Providing an end to something; decisive. |
| consequent | Following as a result, inference, or natural effect. |
| concussional | Of or relating to concussion. |
| condensational | Of or pertaining to condensation. |
| congestional | Of or relating to congestion. |
| conformational | Of or pertaining to a conformation. |
| conferential | Of or pertaining to a conference |
| contributory | Tending to contribute to a result. |
| consortial | Of, pertaining to, or resulting from a consortium. |
| concretional | Of or pertaining to a concretion |
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🎨 Adjectives for "Concessive"
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🏷️ Nouns for "Concessive"
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