consensus
/kənˈsɛnsəs/
general agreement
The team reached a consensus on the project timeline.
Everyone agreed on the project timeline.
formal
A general agreement or collective opinion reached by a group after discussion.
After hours of debate, the committee finally reached a consensus.
The committee agreed on a decision after a long discussion.
Often used in formal or professional settings to describe a shared decision.
Collocations
reach a consensusto agree on something after discussiongeneral consensusa widely shared opinion
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
Use 'consensus' in formal settings; for casual contexts, consider 'agreement' or 'accord'.
Word Origin
From Latin 'consensus', meaning 'agreement, accord', from 'con-' (together) + 'sentire' (to feel).
Usage Notes
Often used in formal contexts such as business, politics, or academic settings.
Word Breakdown
con-
together
prefix-sensus
feeling, opinion
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