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accordancy

|ac-cord-an-cy|

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🇺🇸

/əˈkɔrdənsi/

🇬🇧

/əˈkɔːdənsi/

agreement or harmony

Etymology
Etymology Information

'accordancy' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'accordaunce,' where 'accord' meant 'agreement' and '-ance' was a suffix forming nouns.

Historical Evolution

'accordaunce' transformed into the modern English word 'accordancy' through linguistic evolution.

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 accordancy between the two reports was evident.

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Last updated: 2025/04/14 22:51