consensus
Translation
consensus, general agreement
Examples
The committee reached a consensus on the issue.
The committee reached a consensus on the issue.
There is a growing consensus that the law should change.
There is a growing consensus that the law should change.
Grammar Patterns
to reach a consensus ((on sth.)) The committee reached a consensus on the issue.
a consensus ((that...)) There is a consensus that we should act now.
Similar Words
Synonyms: agreement, accord, unanimity; Antonyms: disagreement, conflict
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'sensus' (feeling, opinion). Literally 'feeling together'.
Memory Tips
Think 'con' (with) + 'sense'. When people have a common sense or feeling about something, they have a consensus.