Glossary of Linguistic Terms

Concession Relation

Definition: 

A concession relation is a relation of unexpectedness between propositions. Some proposition(s) in the relation are expressed as unexpected (the contraexpectation) in light of some other proposition(s) (the concession).

Examples: 

(English)

Even though it was 5:00, the streets were clear.

Yet

Nevertheless

Although

Certain senses of:

  • but, and
  • while
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