accordant

/ə'kɔ:dənt/

Thân thiện

Salaries are accordant with current industry trends.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Being in agreement or harmony: Describes something that is consistent, compatible, or in accordance with something else.
   • Suitable or appropriate: Indicates that something is fitting or matches a particular standard, expectation, or condition.

Examples of Usage

• Adjective:
  • His actions were accordant with his peaceful words. (His actions matched his peaceful statements.)
  • The new policy is accordant with the company's long-term goals. (The new policy aligns with the company's long-term goals.)
  • The architect designed a building accordant with the surrounding historical district. (The architect designed a building that fits in with the surrounding historical area.)

Advanced Usage

• "accordant with": This is the most common prepositional phrase used with "accordant." It explicitly states what something is in harmony or agreement with.
  • The judge's ruling was accordant with the principles of justice.
  • Her generous donation was accordant with her philanthropic values.

Variants and Related Words

• Accord (n/verb): As a noun, it means an official agreement or harmony. As a verb, it means to give or grant something, or to be in harmony.
  • The two nations signed a peace accord.
  • She was accorded the highest honors for her work.
• Accordance (n): Agreement or conformity.
  • The project was completed in accordance with the specifications.
• According (adv/preposition): As stated by or in a manner consistent with.
  • According to the report, sales have increased.
  • Act according to your beliefs.

Synonyms

• Consistent: In agreement; not contradictory.
• Compatible: Able to exist or work together without conflict.
• Conformable: Corresponding in form or character; compliant.
• Harmonious: Forming a pleasing or consistent whole.
• Congruent: In agreement or harmony.

Antonyms

• Discordant: Disagreeing or incongruous.
• Inconsistent: Not staying the same throughout.
• Incompatible: Incapable of existing together in harmony.
• Contrary: Opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. in keeping
   • salaries agreeable with current trends
   • plans conformable with your wishes
   • expressed views concordant with his background
2. being in agreement or harmony; often followed by `with'
   • a place perfectly accordant with man's nature-Thomas Hardy

Từ đồng nghĩa

• agreeable
• conformable
• consonant
• concordant