consentaneity
Definition
Consentaneity (noun):
1. The state or quality of being in agreement, harmony, or accord with something or someone.
2. Mutual agreement or consensus, especially in opinion, feeling, or action.
Usage Examples
- (Their agreement in opinion led to an easy discussion.)
- (The harmony and cooperation between the departments were crucial.)
- (Their playing was perfectly synchronized and harmonious.)
Advanced Usage
- "in consentaneity with": in agreement or harmony with something.
- The new policy was implemented in consentaneity with the company's long-term goals. (The policy aligned perfectly with the company's objectives.)
- "consentaneity of purpose": shared goals or intentions.
- The team's consentaneity of purpose drove them to achieve remarkable results. (Their united focus on a common aim was the key to success.)
Variants and Related Words
- Consentaneous (adj): characterized by agreement or harmony.
- Their consentaneous decision to postpone the event surprised no one. (They agreed unanimously.)
- Consentient (adj): agreeing in opinion or feeling; unanimous.
- The jury was consentient in its verdict. (The jury was in full agreement.)
- Consent (n/ v): permission or agreement; to give approval.
- She gave her consent to the plan. (She agreed to it.)
Synonyms
- Agreement: harmony of opinion or action.
- Harmony: a consistent, orderly, or pleasing arrangement of parts.
- Unanimity: complete agreement by all parties.
- Consensus: general agreement among a group.
Antonyms
- Discord: lack of agreement or harmony.
- Dissent: disagreement with a prevailing opinion.
- Conflict: a serious disagreement or argument.
Related Idioms
- In accord with: in agreement with.
- His actions were in accord with his principles. (His actions matched his beliefs.)
- Of one mind: sharing the same opinion or intention.
- The committee was of one mind about the budget cuts. (They all agreed.)
Phrasal Verbs
- Consent to: to agree to something.
- She consented to the terms of the contract. (She agreed to them.)