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concord
/ˈkɒŋkɔːd/
harmony or agreement
The treaty ensured concord between the two nations.
The treaty maintained peaceful relations between the two countries.
formal
A state of peaceful harmony or agreement between people or groups.
The couple lived in perfect concord for over fifty years.
The couple remained happily married for more than five decades.
The new policy aimed to restore concord in the workplace.
The policy was designed to improve teamwork and reduce conflicts.
Often used in contexts involving relationships, diplomacy, or social cohesion.
technical
In music, a combination of notes that sound pleasant together.
The choir sang in beautiful concord, blending their voices seamlessly.
The choir harmonized perfectly, creating a unified sound.
Refers to harmonious musical intervals or chords.
technical
In grammar, agreement between words in gender, number, or case.
In French, adjectives must show concord with the nouns they modify.
French adjectives must match their nouns in gender and number.
Also called 'agreement' in grammatical terms.
Collocations
in concordin harmony or agreementlive in concordto live peacefully togetherrestore concordto bring back harmony after conflict
Pro Tip
Avoid confusion with 'concordance'
'Concord' refers to harmony or agreement, while 'concordance' is a list of terms (e.g., a biblical concordance) or an index.
Gold Rule
Use 'concord' for harmony or agreement
Reserve 'concord' for contexts involving peaceful relationships, musical harmony, or grammatical agreement.
Word Origin
Middle English via Old French 'concord' from Latin 'concordia', meaning 'agreement' or 'harmony', derived from 'concors' (of one heart), from 'con-' (together) + 'cor, cordis' (heart).
Usage Notes
Commonly used in formal or literary contexts. Avoid confusing with 'concordance' (a list of terms or an agreement).
Word Breakdown
con-
together
prefix-cord
heart
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