concessive
Acknowledging the counterpoint
Concessive describes words, phrases, or clauses that acknowledge a point while introducing a contrast or exception.
In grammar, concessive conjunctions like *although*, *even though*, and *while* signal that what follows won't prevent the main claim: Although it rained, we enjoyed the picnic.
A concessive tone admits something to an opponent before countering: Granted, the data is incomplete, but the trend is clear.
Concessive conjunction
- thoughConcession marker
- even thoughConjunction signaling contrast
- whileDuring that period
- whereasConjunction signaling contrast
albeit · granted · admittedly · notwithstanding · despite · however · nevertheless · nonetheless
Point challenging another's position
- qualificationRequired skill or condition
- caveatWarning or qualification
- hedgeBoundary of planted shrubs
- mitigationReduction of severity
acknowledgment · stipulation · reservation · exception · proviso · contrast · tension · nuance
Granting permission to proceed
- grantingGiving formally or officially
- admittingConfessing or granting entry
- acknowledgingAccepting as true
- deferringPostponing or yielding respectfully
relenting · acquiescing · capitulating · giving way · bending · accommodating · compromising · accepting
although
Concessive conjunction
- thoughConcession marker
- even thoughConjunction signaling contrast
- whileDuring that period
whereas · albeit · granted · admittedly · notwithstanding · despite · however · nevertheless · nonetheless · yet
counterargument
Point challenging another's position
- qualificationRequired skill or condition
- caveatWarning or qualification
- hedgeBoundary of planted shrubs
mitigation · acknowledgment · stipulation · reservation · exception · proviso · contrast · tension · nuance · balance
allowing
Granting permission to proceed
- grantingGiving formally or officially
- admittingConfessing or granting entry
- acknowledgingAccepting as true
deferring · relenting · acquiescing · capitulating · giving way · bending · accommodating · compromising · accepting · tolerating
concessivedismissive
Showing contemptuous disregard
uncompromising · absolutist · categorical · intransigent · unyielding
concessivecausal
Producing an effect
assertive · conditional · declarative · consequential · unconditional
- concession standVenue food sales point
- concession speechLoser's formal acknowledgment speech
- concession speechesDefeated candidates' farewell remarks
- stadium concessionsFood sold at games
- minimal concessionsLeast possible yielding