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accordances

|ac-cord-anc-es|

B2

🇺🇸

/əˈkɔrdənsɪz/

🇬🇧

/əˈkɔːdənsɪz/

(accordance)

agreement

Base FormPlural
accordanceaccordances
Etymology
Etymology Information

'accordance' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'acordance', where 'acord' meant 'agreement'.

Historical Evolution

'acordance' transformed into the Middle English word 'accordaunce', and eventually became the modern English word 'accordance'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'agreement or harmony', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the state of being in agreement or harmony.

The project was completed in accordance with the guidelines.

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Last updated: 2025/04/14 22:36