What's the difference between although and concessive?
Although
Definition:
(conj.) Grant all this; be it that; supposing that; notwithstanding; though.
Example Sentences:
(1) Although the mean values for all hemodynamic variables between the two placebo periods were minimally changed, the differences in individual patients were striking.
(2) Although Jeggo's Chinese hamster ovary cells were more responsive to mAMSA, novo still abrogated mAMSA toxicity in the mutant cells as well as in the parental Chinese hamster ovary cells 2,4-Dinitrophenol acted similarly to novo with respect to mAMSA killing, but neither compound reduced the ATP content of V79 cells.
(3) Although measurements are easily obtained with a tape measure, the validity of these measurements is not known.
(4) Ursodeoxycholate was the only dihydroxy bile salt which was able to solubilize phospholipid (although not cholesterol) below the critical micellar concentration.
(5) Although solely nociresponsive neurons are clearly likely to fill a role in the processing and signalling of pain in the conscious central nervous system, the way in which such useful specificity could be conveyed by multireceptive neurons is difficult to appreciate.
(6) Although antihistamines are widely used for symptomatic treatment of seasonal (allergic) rhinitis, the role of histamines in the pathogenesis of infectious rhinitis is not clear.
(7) Historical analysis shows that institutions and special education services spring from common, although not identical, societal and philosophical forces.
(8) Radioligand binding studies revealed the presence of a single class of high-affinity (Kd = 2-6 X 10(-10) M) binding sites for ET-1 in both cells, although the maximal binding capacity of cardiac receptor was about 6- to 12-fold greater than that of vascular receptor.
(9) Although lorazepam and haloperidol produced an equivalent mean decrease in aggression, significantly more subjects who received lorazepam had a greater decrease in aggression ratings than haloperidol recipients; this effect was independent of sedation.
(10) Thus, our study confirmed that male subjects with a history of testicular maldescent have an increased risk for testis cancer, although the magnitude of this risk was lower than suggested previously.
(11) Although MR imaging can accurately show high-grade chondromalacia patellae, it is less accurate in the detection of low-grade disease.
(12) Regression curves indicate that although all three types of pulmonary edema can be characterized by slightly different slopes, the differences are statistically insignificant.
(13) According to some reports as many as 30 people were killed in the explosion, although that figure could not be independently confirmed.
(14) Although the longest period required for resolving weakness was three days, the MRI, the CT and the electroencephalogram revealed no significant abnormality.
(15) By the 1860s, French designs were using larger front wheels and steel frames, which although lighter were more rigid, leading to its nickname of “boneshaker”.
(16) Certainly, Saunders did not land a single blow that threatened to stop his opponent, although he took quite a few himself that threatened his titles in the final few rounds.
(17) The Bohr and Root effects are absent, although specific amino acid residues, considered responsible of most of these functions, are conserved in the sequence, thus posing new questions about the molecular basis of these mechanisms.
(18) Addition of extracellular mevalonate led to a concentration-dependent fall in both processes, although a higher concentration was required to produce the same effect on LDL degradation as on HMG-CoA reductase activity.
(19) Although the relative contributions of different fuels varies greatly in different organisms, in none is there a simple reliance on stored ATP.
(20) The base materials caused more pulpal inflammation than the control material, Kalzinol, although by an indirect mechanism.
Concessive
Definition:
(a.) Implying concession; as, a concessive conjunction.
Example Sentences:
(1) But earlier this year the Unesco world heritage committee called for the cancellation of all such Virunga oil permits and appealed to two concession holders, Total and Soco International, not to undertake exploration in world heritage sites.
(2) Meanwhile Ed Miliband, the Labour leader, waiting anxiously for news of the scale of the Labour advance in his first nationwide electoral test, will urge the electorate not to be duped by the promise of a coalition mark 2, predicting sham concessions by the Conservatives .
(3) Western diplomats acknowledge that the capture of Qusair is likely to have emboldened President Bashar al-Assad , making him less likely to consider concessions – let alone stepping down.
(4) The question now is whether this signals forthcoming concessions from the authorities.
(5) If at times Van Gaal’s players let themselves down with careless concessions of possession, Carver knew his side had been reprieved when, back to goal, Wayne Rooney controlled the ball on his chest, swivelled and dinked a shot wide.
(6) But Denis Pushilin, the chairman of the temporary government in Donetsk, told the Guardian on Friday afternoon he had not heard of these concessions and that any decision on them would have to be made by a loosely organised council of protest leaders.
(7) Hockey carried on in his budget speech about the age pension becoming unaffordable, but within three years this top-end superannuation concession will cost more than the age pension.
(8) Heidi Allen, the Conservative MP for South Cambridgeshire, abstained in last week’s vote but said she and others would defy the party whip if concessions were not offered.
(9) This would be a painful concession for May to make if it means going into the next general election without keeping her promise of severing all ties, but it could be a necessary compromise if no lasting trade deal is in place.
(10) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Eric Canto delivers his concession speech in Richmond, Virginia.
(11) Because it turned into a China-US incident, the US put a lot of pressure on China , which is why the authorities made a concession to allow Chen Guangcheng to study overseas," he said.
(12) When it comes to the debt ceiling... it is absolutely his view that demands for aransom of any kind, any kind of extraction of a concession ... are unacceptable.
(13) The midfielder's alarming loss of concentration and concession of possession precipitated Gabriel Agbonlahor's winner, crushing already cautious Wearside optimism and ensuring Gus Poyet's side remain stuck to the bottom of the table.
(14) EU renegotiation: UK wins partial concession on migrant worker benefits Read more In a major boost to David Cameron, who laid the ground for a short referendum campaign to keep Britain in a reformed EU after Donald Tusk published his proposals, the home secretary said progress had been made in the negotiations.
(15) A most attacking left-back, the Dutchman has been culpable for the concession of quite a few goals during his distinctly chequered time on Wearside but, equally, scores his fair share.
(16) The government has played down the prospect of imminent changes to super concessions and attacked Labor for proposing such measures last month.
(17) "It has become apparent that the company's continued refusal to reinstate staff travel concessions for striking members and its vindictive disciplinary measures against Unite members raises new items of dispute," said Woodley and Simpson.
(18) They say the agreement is unsustainable on a big scale and could set a worrying precedent for companies looking for tax concessions.
(19) Nothing should diminish the reality that Eritrean victims of that persecution deserve our solidarity, and need to be supported by all of us who believe that conciliation and concession to regimes such as exists in Eritrea will surely fail.
(20) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Wolves: nobody is making easy concessions.