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- [kuh n-sen-shoo-uh l]
- /kənˈsɛn ʃu əl/
- /ˌkɒnˈsen.sju.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-sen-shoo-uh l]
- /kənˈsɛn ʃu əl/
Definitions of consensual word
- adjective consensual A consensual approach, view, or decision is one that is based on general agreement among all the members of a group. 3
- adjective consensual If sexual activity is consensual, both partners willingly take part in it. 3
- adjective consensual (of a contract, agreement, etc) existing by consent 3
- adjective consensual (of a sexual activity) performed with the consent of all parties involved 3
- adjective consensual (of certain reflex actions of a part of the body) responding to stimulation of another part 3
- adjective consensual involving consent, esp. mutual consent 3
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Origin of consensual
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
1745-55; < Latin consēnsu-, stem of consēnsus consensus + -al1
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Parts of speech for Consensual
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
consensual popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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adj consensual
- solid — having three dimensions (length, breadth, and thickness), as a geometrical body or figure.
- unified — made one; united
- universal — of, relating to, or characteristic of all or the whole: universal experience.
- united — made into or caused to act as a single entity: a united front.
- consistent — Someone who is consistent always behaves in the same way, has the same attitudes towards people or things, or achieves the same level of success in something.
adjective consensual
- assenting — Present participle of assent.
Antonyms for consensual
Top questions with consensual
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