Word of the Day: Consentient

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Friday, March 1, 2024
Consentient
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adjective 1. Of the same opinion in a matter; in agreement.
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
Play Button "The city council was consentient with the mayor on plans to build a new park."
Play Button "We pitched the idea of a new hedge to our neighbors, and they were consentient."
Play Button "All passengers were consentient, so we stopped first at the barrier island before sailing to the final destination."
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Latin, early 17th century
Why This Word?
"Consentient" appears to bridge two familiar words — "consent" and "sentient" — yet its meaning is different from either. Though "consentient" is built on the same Latin root as "consent," the latter word is now largely used as a synonym for "permission" or "acceptance." ...
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