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- [kuh n-sawr-shee-uh m, -tee-]
- /kənˈsɔr ʃi əm, -ti-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-sawr-shee-uh m, -tee-]
- /kənˈsɔr ʃi əm, -ti-/
Definitions of consortia word
- noun plural consortia a combination of financial institutions, capitalists, etc., for carrying into effect some financial operation requiring large resources of capital. 1
- noun plural consortia any association, partnership, or union. 1
- noun plural consortia Law. the legal right of partners in a marriage to companionship and conjugal intercourse with each other: In a wrongful death action the surviving spouse commonly seeks damages for loss of consortium. 1
- noun consortia Plural form of consortium. 1
- noun consortia plural of consortium. 0
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Origin of consortia
First appearance:
before 1820 One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < Latin: partnership, equivalent to consort- consort + -ium -ium
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Parts of speech for Consortia
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
consortia popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
consortia usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for consortia
noun consortia
- monopoly — exclusive control of a commodity or service in a particular market, or a control that makes possible the manipulation of prices. Compare duopoly, oligopoly.
- corporation — A corporation is a large business or company.
- conglomerate — A conglomerate is a large business firm consisting of several different companies.
- gang — a group or band: A gang of boys gathered around the winning pitcher.
- syndicate — a group of individuals or organizations combined or making a joint effort to undertake some specific duty or carry out specific transactions or negotiations: The local furniture store is individually owned, but is part of a buying syndicate.
Antonyms for consortia
noun consortia
- parting — a portion or division of a whole that is separate or distinct; piece, fragment, fraction, or section; constituent: the rear part of the house; to glue the two parts together.
- separation — an act or instance of separating or the state of being separated.
- disunion — a severance of union; separation; disjunction.
- severance — the act of severing or the state of being severed.
- division — the act or process of dividing; state of being divided.
Top questions with consortia
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