disagreement
|dis/a/gree/ment|
/ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/
(disagree)
differ in opinion
Etymology
'disagreement' originates from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'away' and the word 'agreement' from Old French 'agreer' meaning 'to please or satisfy'.
'disagree' changed from the Old French word 'desagreer' and eventually became the modern English word 'disagree'.
Initially, it meant 'to not be in accord', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a situation where people have different opinions or views.
There was a disagreement about the best way to proceed.
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Noun 2
a lack of consensus or harmony.
The disagreement between the two parties led to a delay in the project.
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