concessive
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con·ces·sive

adjective \kən-ˈse-siv\

Definition of CONCESSIVE

1
: denoting concession <a concessive clause>
2
: making for or being a concession
con·ces·sive·ly adverb

First Known Use of CONCESSIVE

1711

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