accordant

English

Etymology

accord +‎ -ant

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /əˈkɔɹd.ənt/

Adjective

accordant (comparative more accordant, superlative most accordant)

  1. in agreement (with); Agreeing
    Synonyms: consonant, harmonious, corresponding, conformable, conforming
    • 1871, Charles Darwin, The Descent of Man:
      The breach of this law, even when the breach is known to be strictly accordant with true morality, has caused many a man more agony than a real crime.
    • 1836, Oliver Goldsmith, The Captivity An Oratorio:
      And now his voice accordant to the string.

Usage notes

  • (usually) Followed by with or to.

French

Verb

accordant

  1. present participle of accorder
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