consensus
/kənˈsɛnsəs/
con · sen · sus
kən · ˈsɛn · səs
English Definition
n. general agreement among a group of people
Significado en Español
consenso
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự đồng thuận
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
con- (together) + sensus (feeling) → a feeling together → consensus
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which of the following words is a synonym for “consensus”?
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A
disagreement
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B
discord
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C
harmony
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D
conflict
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C — harmony.
“consensus” means n. general agreement among a group of people
Common questions about “consensus”
What does “consensus” mean?
consensus — n. general agreement among a group of people. In Chinese: 共识，一致.
How do you pronounce “consensus”?
consensus is pronounced /kənˈsɛnsəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: con · sen · sus.
Is “consensus” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. consensus appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “consensus”?
con- (together) + sensus (feeling) → a feeling together → consensus
