agreement-seeking
|a-gree-ment-seek-ing|
C1
/əˈɡriːmənt ˌsiːkɪŋ/
seeking consensus
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agreement-seeking' originates from the combination of 'agreement' and 'seeking', where 'agreement' meant 'a mutual understanding' and 'seeking' meant 'actively looking for'.
Historical Evolution
'agreement' changed from the Old French word 'agreer' and eventually became the modern English word 'agreement'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'actively looking for a mutual understanding', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
actively looking to reach a consensus or mutual understanding.
The manager's agreement-seeking approach helped resolve the conflict.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45