accordant

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle English acordaunt, equivalent to accord +‎ -ant.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (US) IPA(key): /əˈkɔɹd.ənt/
  • (file)

Adjective[edit]

accordant (comparative more accordant, superlative most accordant)

  1. In agreement; agreeing.
    Synonyms: consonant, harmonious, corresponding, conformable, conforming
    • 1871, Charles Darwin, The Descent of Man:
      The breach of this law, even when the breach is known to be strictly accordant with true morality, has caused many a man more agony than a real crime.
    • 1836, Oliver Goldsmith, The Captivity An Oratorio:
      And now his voice accordant to the string.

Usage notes[edit]

  • Usually followed by with or to.

Derived terms[edit]

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Participle[edit]

accordant

  1. present participle of accorder

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