consensus-building
|con-sen-sus-build-ing|
B2
/kənˈsɛnsəs ˈbɪldɪŋ/
achieving agreement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'consensus' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'consensus,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'sentire' meant 'to feel.'
Historical Evolution
'consensus' changed from the Latin word 'consensus' and eventually became the modern English word 'consensus.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'agreement in feeling or belief,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of working towards achieving general agreement within a group.
The committee spent hours on consensus-building to finalize the project plan.
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