accord

Meanings

• noun

  A agreement or understanding between people or organizations.

  - "They came to an accord regarding the division of property."
  - "The two nations signed an accord to end their conflict."

• noun

  Harmony or agreement in musical notes.

  - "The orchestra played in perfect accord."
  - "The two instruments were out of accord, creating a dissonant sound."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ə.ˈkɔɹd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

assent , consent , treaty

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with accord
cord , chord , ford , horde

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Variants

List of all variants of accord that leads to same result
accord , accorded , according , accords , accord with , accorded with , according with , accords with , in accord , in accord with , of its own accord , of her own accord , of his own accord , of one's own accord , of their own accord , with one accord

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Etymology

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From Old French 'accorder', meaning 'to agree, adjust'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'accord' is also used in heraldry to describe a visual agreement between the elements in a coat of arms.

2. In the game of bridge, an 'accord' is a verbal agreement between players about the meaning of a bid.

3. The term 'accord' is also used in architecture to describe the horizontal alignment of different elements in a design.

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Related Concepts

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1. agreement: A formal or informal understanding between people or organizations.

2. harmony: A pleasing combination of different elements, such as musical notes or colors.

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Culture

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The term 'accord' has been used extensively in various forms of art and literature to describe harmony, agreement, and understanding. In music, an accord is a type of button accordion, a popular instrument in European folk music. In literature, the term is used metaphorically to describe relationships between characters or ideas.

How to Memorize "accord"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people coming to an understanding, shaking hands or signing a document.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'accord' with the idea of agreement or harmony.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'Agreement And Consensus Brings Order' or 'Accord: Agreement Creates Harmony'.

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