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concordant
/kənˈkɔːrdənt/
in agreement
The two studies produced concordant results.
The results from both studies matched or were in agreement.
formal
Being in agreement or harmony with something else.
The witness's testimony was concordant with the physical evidence.
The witness's statement matched the facts shown by the evidence.
The team's findings were concordant with the company's internal reports.
The team's conclusions aligned perfectly with the reports.
Often used in technical, legal, or scientific contexts to describe consistency between data, statements, or systems.
Collocations
concordant within agreement with or consistent withconcordant resultsresults that match or align
Pro Tip
Avoid confusion with 'concord'
'Concordant' is an adjective, while 'concord' (noun) refers to harmony or agreement itself. Example: 'The treaty ensured concord among the nations.' (noun) vs. 'The data was concordant.' (adjective).
Gold Rule
Use 'concordant' for formal agreement
Reserve 'concordant' for contexts where precision and formality are required, such as scientific research, legal documents, or technical reports. In everyday speech, simpler words like 'matching' or 'agreeing' are preferred.
Word Origin
From Latin *concordāns*, present participle of *concordāre* (to agree), from *concordia* (harmony, agreement), related to *concors* (of one mind, agreeing), from *con-* (together) + *cor* (heart). First recorded in English in the early 17th century.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in formal or technical writing. Avoid using in casual conversation unless referring to specialized contexts like data analysis or legal documents.
Word Breakdown
con-
together, with
prefix-cord-
heart
root-ant
performing a specified action
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