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concessive

/kənˈsɛsɪv/ /kənˈsɛsɪv/
adjective
GeneralGrammar
  1. 1 ödünleme bildiren, karşıtlık bildiren

Definition (English)

In grammar, expressing a contrast with the main clause, as words like "although" do.

Example Sentences

  1. The word "although" introduces a concessive clause.
    "Although" sözcüğü, ödünleme bildiren bir yan cümle başlatır.
  2. "Even though it rained, we went out" contains a concessive clause.
    "Even though it rained, we went out" cümlesi ödünleme bildiren bir yan cümle içerir.
Formal
  1. 1 ödün veren, uzlaşmaya yanaşan

Definition (English)

Willing to admit a point or give way in a discussion.

Example Sentences

  1. He made a concessive statement, admitting he was wrong.
    Yanıldığını kabul ederek ödün veren bir açıklama yaptı.
  2. Her tone became more concessive as the meeting went on.
    Toplantı ilerledikçe sesi daha uzlaşmacı bir tona büründü.

Collocations

concessive clauseconcessive conjunctionconcessive phraseconcessive meaningconcessive relationshipconcessive form