Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
concessive clause — UK [kənˌsesɪv ˈklɔːz] US [kənˈsesɪv ˌklɔz] noun [countable] [singular concessive clause plural concessive clauses] linguistics a part of a sentence that usually begins with ‘although’, ‘though’, or ‘while’ and contains a … Useful english dictionary
concessive clause — [[t]kənse̱sɪv klɔːz[/t]] concessive clauses N COUNT A concessive clause is a subordinate clause which refers to a situation that contrasts with the one described in the main clause. For example, in the sentence Although he was tired, he couldn t… … English dictionary
concessive clause — UK [kənˌsesɪv ˈklɔːz] / US [kənˈsesɪv ˌklɔz] noun [countable] Word forms concessive clause : singular concessive clause plural concessive clauses linguistics a part of a sentence that usually begins with although , though , or while and contains… … English dictionary
concessive clause — noun (C) technical a clause (2), often introduced by although, that introduces a fact or idea that seems to be the opposite of the main fact or idea. For example, the sentence Although it s old, it works well, begins with a concessive clause … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
concessive — A concessive clause or phrase is one that is typically introduced by a conjunction such as although, but, or though, or by a preposition such as despite or in spite of, and expresses a sense that is contrary to what is expected in the rest of the … Modern English usage
concessive — adjective Date: 1711 1. denoting concession < a concessive clause > 2. making for or being a concession • concessively adverb … New Collegiate Dictionary
concessive — adj. 1 of or tending to concession. 2 Gram. a (of a preposition or conjunction) introducing a phrase or clause which might be expected to preclude the action of the main clause, but does not (e.g. in spite of, although). b (of a phrase or clause) … Useful english dictionary
concessive — adjective 1》 characterized by or tending to concession. 2》 Grammar (of a preposition or conjunction) introducing a phrase or clause denoting a circumstance which might be expected to preclude the action of the main clause, but does not (e.g. in… … English new terms dictionary
Subordinate clauses — ◊ GRAMMAR A subordinate clause is a clause which adds to or completes the information given in a main clause. Most subordinate clauses begin with a subordinating conjunction such as because , if , or that . Many subordinate clauses are adverbial… … Useful english dictionary
subordinate clauses — ◊ GRAMMAR A subordinate clause is a clause which adds to or completes the information given in a main clause. Most subordinate clauses begin with a subordinating conjunction such as because , if , or that . Many subordinate clauses are adverbial… … Useful english dictionary
