Consentaneous

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Done or made by general consent; widely agreed or approved.
  2. 2
    Agreeable; suited.

    "VVe underſtand in this place, by Art, a methodical Knovvledge of ſuch Precepts as are conſentaneous one to another. And therefore, ſince Ethicks are that Art vve deſign to treat of, our Precepts muſt all partake thereof, and all conduce thereunto; for elſe they vvould not be conſentaneous."

Adjective
  1. 1
    in complete agreement wordnet

Synonyms

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accordantaffirmativeagreeableagreeingat onecoexistent

Example

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"VVe underſtand in this place, by Art, a methodical Knovvledge of ſuch Precepts as are conſentaneous one to another. And therefore, ſince Ethicks are that Art vve deſign to treat of, our Precepts muſt all partake thereof, and all conduce thereunto; for elſe they vvould not be conſentaneous."

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin consentaneus + English -aneous. Consentaneus is derived from consentire (“to agree”).

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