Consentaneous

Part of Speech

Adjective

Pronunciation

IPA: /ˌkɒnsɛnˈteɪniəs/

Phonetic: kon-sen-TAY-nee-uhs

Definitions

• In agreement; consistent.
• Harmonious or according to a common view or opinion.

Usage Examples

• The jury reached a consentaneous verdict after hours of deliberation.
• His arguments were consentaneous with the prevailing scientific theories.

Etymology

Derived from Latin consentaneus ("agreeing, consistent") and the suffix -ous indicating a quality or characteristic.

Synonyms

• Agreeing
• Harmonious
• Congruent
• Consistent

Antonyms

• Disagreeing
• Conflicting
• Inconsistent
• Dissonant

Translations

Regional Pronunciation Variations

British English: /ˌkɒnsɛnˈteɪniəs/

American English: /ˌkɑːnsɛnˈteɪniəs/

Historical Usage

The word has been historically used in philosophical and legal discussions to emphasize consistency in reasoning.

Cultural Nuances

Often used in formal contexts to indicate agreement or harmony among different perspectives.

More Information

In legal and rhetorical contexts, consentaneous opinions are those that align with the principles and consensus of a group.