Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

con-sensual

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.31 in modern English

Syllables: con-sen-su-al
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Occurring simultaneously, or almost so, with sensory perception.

adj

Jointly sensing.

adj

Alternative spelling of consensual.

Example Sentences

"Emotional sensibility, he thinks, induces its own reactions upon the muscular system, independently of the movements denominated con-sensual."
"We must recognize others as con-sensual observers of A, granting their different perceptions equal validity for them."
"Explain real and con-sensual contracts."
"In answer to the question of what are the context-specific arrangements by which a plurality of interacting networks of participants with a range of conflicting identities and representations, might be able to negotiate some form of con-sensual agreement on a local planning issue, I propose the need for a transparently just process of negotiation."
"Fourthly, conjugal bonds are weak and unstable in the Caribbean as a result of con-sensual unions, which are traditionally very prevalent in this region."

Etymology

From con- + sensual.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: con

Questions

What does con-sensual mean?: Occurring simultaneously, or almost so, with sensory perception.
Where does con-sensual come from?: From con- + sensual.

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