Meaning
Even if that’s true, a counterpoint exists
Primary Function
Formal concessive introduction
Communicative Purpose
To concede a point succinctly before making a counter-argument
Pattern
adjective; as that may be; main clause
Core Structure
adjective + “as that may be” (fixed concession) + main clause
Função primária
Formal concessive introduction
Propósito comunicativo
To concede a point succinctly before making a counter-argument
Situações de gatilho
Academic debate, essay writing, careful reasoning
Contextos
Academic, professional writing
Padrão
adjective; as that may be; main clause
Estrutura central
adjective + “as that may be” (fixed concession) + main clause
Slots de substituição
adjective (True, remarkable, plausible, etc.)
Colocados típicos
- True as that may be
- we must consider…
- Remarkable as that may be…
Substituições comuns
- While that is true
- Even if that’s the case
Erros comuns
Wrong word order: *As true that may be*.
Similar / contraste
That being said
Interferências
Structure is fixed; adjective comes first
Família do chunk
- concessive fronting frames
Nuance
Elegant concession, shows academic sophistication
Efeito pragmático
Acknowledges opponent’s point but pivots
Dica de memória
True as that may be, …
Nota
Ensure the adjective and 'as that may be' follow the fixed sequence, with the main clause completing the thought. This structure is formal and academic, not used in casual conversation.
Upgrade path
“Plausible as that argument may be, it fails to address the broader context.”
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