acquiescence

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of consenting to or agreeing with something, typically unwillingly or reluctantly.

  - "Despite her reservations, she gave an acquiescence to her father's demand."
  - "The company's board gave an acquiescence to the shareholders' proposal."

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Synonyms

sufferance

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with acquiescence
cessance , cessation , cesspool , cessationism , cessetive , cessationist

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Homonyms

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1. acquiesce (English) : To agree or consent, often reluctantly.
   

2. acquisition (English) : The process of gaining ownership of something, especially a business or property.
   

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Homophones

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1. acquiesce (English) : To agree or consent, often reluctantly.
   

2. acquisition (English) : The process of gaining ownership of something, especially a business or property.
   

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Variants

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acquiescence , acquiescences

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Forms

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acquiescences, acquiesced, acquiescing, acquiesces

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'acquiescere', meaning 'to yield, to comply'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'acquiescence' contains the Latin root 'acquiescere', meaning 'to yield'.

2. The term 'acquiescence' was first used in English in the 15th century.

3. In psychology, 'acquiescence bias' refers to the tendency for people to agree with statements, even if they don't truly believe them.

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Related Concepts

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1. consent: The act of agreeing to or permitting something.

2. submission: The act of giving in or surrendering to the will of another.

3. compliance: The act of conforming to a law, regulation, or request.

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Culture

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In literature, acquiescence is often depicted as a sign of weakness or submission. In art, it can be represented as a visual metaphor for surrender or resignation. In music, it can be expressed through the use of minor keys or slow tempos.

How to Memorize "acquiescence"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person reluctantly nodding their head in agreement.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of giving in or submitting.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'A quiet consent, or yielding to demand'.

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