Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
concessive
adjective
/kənˈsɛsɪv/
Definition
pertaining to a concession; indicating a concession.
Examples
- Although it was raining, we decided to go for a walk, which was a concessive move on our part.
- She made a concessive statement, admitting that while he was wrong, her actions could have been better too.
Meaning
Concessive describes something that acknowledges an opposing idea or condition, often used to introduce a contrast or an exception.
Synonyms
- admitting
- conceding
- allowing
- granting
