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concessional

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /kənˈsɛʃənl/

KK: /kənˈsɛʃənl/

adjective
Definition

Relating to a concession, which is something given up or granted, often in negotiations or agreements.


Example

The government offered concessional loans to help small businesses during the economic downturn.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the new loan program they are offering?
Sloth B
Yeah, I think some of those options are concessional for low-income families.
Sloth A
That's great! It could really help those who need it most.
Sloth B
Absolutely, making things easier for them is so important.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
granting
permissive
lenient
Antonyms
restrictive
stringent
harsh
Root Explanation

Concessional → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "cessio" (from Latin, meaning to yield or grant). The word "concessional" refers to something that involves yielding or granting, often in the context of terms or conditions.

Memory Tip

Think of 'yielding together' — 'con-' means together, and 'cessio' means to yield. This helps you remember that 'concessional' relates to yielding or granting terms.

Visually Confused Words
confessional
congressional
accessional
successional
reconcession
processional
conversional
confession
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