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Concession

Definition​

Used when: the connective indicates that one of the arguments describes a situation A which causes C, while the other asserts (or implies) not C. Alternatively, one argument denotes a fact that triggers a set of potential consequences, while the other denies one or more of them.

Subtypes​

  • Conceding (natural read: Source is conceding Target)
  • ConcededBy (natural read: Source is conceded by Target )

Examples​

(1) A: we have one more step to go.
(2) A: I think we are good.
(3) B: Although we still need to get back here.
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(3) -- Conceding --> (1)

In (2), A asserts that they are good, but B's response in (3) is conceding that there are circumstances that might contradict A's assertion, in this case an unfinished task.