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Discourse Vocabulary

Text-level connectors · meta-commentary · academic stance language

Words 1–4

Notwithstanding
formal connector meaning despite or regardless of
Hitherto
until now or until a particular point in time
Insofar as
to the extent that; to the degree that
By the same token
for the same reason; in the same way; similarly
Examples
Notwithstanding the difficulties, the project was completed on time.
This relationship has been hitherto unexplored in the literature.

Words 5–8

It follows that
as a logical consequence or conclusion
In light of
taking something into account; considering something as relevant
To this end
in order to achieve this purpose
Inasmuch as
to the extent that; because; for the reason that
Examples
If demand falls, it follows that prices will also decrease.
In light of new evidence, the original conclusion must be revised.

Words 9–12

Caveat
a warning or qualification added to a statement to limit its scope
Prima facie
at first sight; based on initial evidence, before deeper examination
By contrast
used to highlight a difference between two things
In tandem
alongside and at the same time; together and simultaneously
Examples
The results are positive, with one important caveat: the sample was small.
Prima facie, the data supports the hypothesis; further analysis is needed.
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