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Synonyms & Similar Words
agreement
harmony
consistency
coherence
uniformity
compatibility
accord
concurrence
consensus
unanimity
concord
symphony
synchrony
coordination
cooperation
collaboration
mutualism
reciprocity
correspondence
parallelism
symmetry
congruence
congruity
likeness
similarity
analogy
resemblance
affinity
alliance
coalition
partnership
conciliation
reconciliation
rapprochement
mediation
arbitration
Meaning of Concordance
The state of being in agreement or harmony
Definitions
- A state of agreement or harmony between people, groups, or things
- * A comprehensive index or list of words, phrases, or ideas, especially in a book or manuscript
- * In music, a combination of pitches that sound pleasant or harmonious together
Etymology of Concordance
The word "concordance" originated from the Old French word "concordance", which is derived from the Latin word "concordantia", meaning "agreement" or "harmony"
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe a state of agreement or harmony between people, groups, or things
Example Uses
- The company's mission is to achieve concordance between its business goals and social responsibility
- * The researcher created a concordance of all the words used in the novel to analyze the author's language patterns
- * The choir's concordance of voices created a beautiful and harmonious sound
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
discord
disagreement
conflict
incompatibility
incongruity
dissension
dissonance
clash
opposition
contradiction
antagonism
hostility
animosity
rancor
bitterness
resentment
strife
contention
debate
argument
dispute
controversy
discordance
disaccord
mismatch
imbalance