concessive
/kənˈsɛsɪv/
adjective
- Expressing or admitting something as true, often before introducing a contrasting idea; used in grammar to describe a clause that concedes a point.
- The teacher explained that 'although it rained' is a concessive clause.
- In the sentence 'Even though he was tired, he kept working,' the first part is concessive.
- Her concessive statement, 'I know you're busy, but...', softened her request.