Meaning
Even if we accept that something is true (for the sake of argument), another point holds
Primary Function
concessive hypothetical opener
Communicative Purpose
concedes a point to strengthen a counter-argument
Pattern
Even assuming that
Core Structure
Even assuming that
Função primária
concessive hypothetical opener
Propósito comunicativo
concedes a point to strengthen a counter-argument
Situações de gatilho
debates, academic writing, logical reasoning
Contextos
academic, professional
Padrão
Even assuming that
Estrutura central
Even assuming that
Slots de substituição
the clause after "that" – any proposition, claim, or statement taken as true for the purpose of argument
Colocados típicos
- you're right
- the data is accurate
- that works
Substituições comuns
- Even if we assume
- Supposing for a moment
- Even on the assumption that
Erros comuns
"Assuming that" vs "Even assuming that" – the latter adds concession.
Similar / contraste
"Even if" (direct)
Interferências
might confuse with "Supposing that" (conditional)
Família do chunk
- concessive hypothesis openers
Nuance
rigorous argumentation
Efeito pragmático
shows intellectual honesty and strength of argument
Dica de memória
"even assuming" = I'll give you that, but still...
Nota
This chunk is used to introduce a counterargument by conceding a point for the sake of argument.
Upgrade path
from "Even if" → "Even assuming that" → "Even on the assumption that"
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