concessive

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• Rhymes: -ɛsɪv

concessive (comparative more concessive, superlative most concessive)

1. Of, pertaining to, or being a concession; conceding

concessive (plural concessives)

1. (grammar) A phrase or clause that acts as a concession, such as "even if" or "although".

• IPA^(key): /kɔ̃.sɛ.siv/ ~ /kɔ̃.se.siv/, /kɔ̃.se.siv/

concessive f sg

1. feminine singular of concessif

concessive

1. feminine plural of concessivo