consentient
/kən'senʃənt/
Definition
Adjective: 1. Being in complete agreement; unanimous: Describes a state where all parties involved share the same opinion or decision without any dissent.
Usage
The adjective "consentient" is a formal term used to describe a collective opinion, decision, or feeling. It emphasizes total harmony and the absence of disagreement within a group. * It is typically used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like "be"). * It often modifies words like "decision," "opinion," "judgment," or "voice."
Examples
- The committee reached a consentient verdict after hours of deliberation.
- The board members were consentient in their approval of the new policy.
- A consentient agreement among the partners allowed the project to proceed smoothly.
Advanced Usage
- "consentient with": While less common, it can be used to mean "in agreement with" a particular idea or principle.
- His actions were consentient with the company's core values.
Variants and Related Words
- Consensus (n): General agreement among a group.
- The team finally reached a consensus.
- Consent (n/v): Permission or agreement to do something.
- She gave her consent for the procedure.
Synonyms
- Unanimous
- United
- Harmonious
- Concordant
- Like-minded
Antonyms
- Divided
- Discordant
- Dissenting
- Disagreeing
Adjective
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in complete agreement
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a unanimous decision
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