English vocabulary · C1
Concordant
/kənˈkɔːrdənt/ · adj.
It means in agreement — two or more things that match or point in the same direction. No conflict. No difference.
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Example sentences
- The two studies were concordant in their findings.
- Her account was concordant with the video evidence.
Word origin and roots
from Latin
- con — together (from Latin)
- cord — heart (from Latin)
Synonyms and nuances
- CONSISTENT — the same each time (Stays the Same)
- MATCHING — the same as another thing (Visually & Exactly)
- ALIGNED — going in the same direction (Pointing the Same Way)
Words with the same root
cord — heart
- accord — agreement between people or groups
- discord — lack of agreement or harmony
- record — to set down for future reference
Lesson notes
Concordant. It means in agreement — two or more things that match or point in the same direction. No conflict. No difference.
Related: consistent, matching, aligned. Use concordant when two separate results or ideas agree with each other exactly.
The two studies were concordant in their findings. Her account was concordant with the video evidence.
From Latin. con- means together. cord- means heart. Hearts beating together: that is concordant.