noun

consensus

consensus, agreement, general agreement

The committee reached a consensus on the issue.

The committee reached a consensus on the issue.

There is a general consensus among scientists.

There is a general consensus among scientists.

to reach a consensus on ((sth.)) The committee reached a consensus on the issue.

a consensus among ((sb.)) There is a consensus among scientists.

Synonyms: agreement, accord, unanimity; Antonyms: disagreement, conflict

From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'sentire' (to feel). Literally 'feeling together'.

Think 'con-' (together) + 'sense'. It's when everyone has the same 'sense' or feeling about something.

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