Consensus

Pronunciation: /kənˈsɛnsəs/

Definitions of consensus

noun a general agreement among a group of people

Example Sentences

A1 The group reached a consensus on where to go for lunch.

A2 In order to make a decision, we need to reach a consensus among all team members.

B1 The board members came to a consensus after a long discussion.

B2 There was a consensus among the scientists about the results of the experiment.

C1 The consensus among the political leaders was crucial for passing the new legislation.

C2 The consensus among the experts was that drastic measures needed to be taken to address the issue.

Examples of consensus in a Sentence

formal After much discussion, the committee finally reached a consensus on the new policy.

informal We all agreed on the movie choice, so it was a consensus to watch that one.

slang The group was totally on the same page about the plan, it was a consensus.

figurative In the world of fashion, there is a consensus that less is more.

Grammatical Forms of consensus

• plural: consensuses
• comparative: more consensual
• superlative: most consensual
• present tense: consenses
• future tense: will consensus
• perfect tense: has consensus
• continuous tense: is consensus
• singular: consensus
• positive degree: consensus
• infinitive: to consensus
• gerund: consensing
• participle: consensed

Origin and Evolution of consensus

First Known Use: 1704 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'consensus' has Latin origins, derived from the Latin word 'consensus' meaning agreement or harmony.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of reaching an agreement or harmony among a group of people, the word 'consensus' has evolved to also represent a general agreement or widespread acceptance of a belief or opinion.