acquiescent

Meanings

• adjective, noun

  Person who agrees or consents, yielding to another's wishes or demands.

  - "The defendant was acquiescent to the judge's decision."
  - "The acquiescent child obeyed her parents' orders."
  - "The negotiators reached an acquiescent agreement."

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Synonyms

complicit

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with acquiescent
concession , cessation , obsession , session

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Homophones

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1. acquisition () : the act of gaining or obtaining something, especially something material or valuable
   

2. acquisite () : having a good knowledge or skill in a particular area
   

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Variants

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acquiescent , acquiescently

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Forms

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acquiescently, acquiescence

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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 term 'acquiescent' is often used in legal and political contexts.

2. The word 'acquiescent' is derived from the Latin word 'acquiescere', which means 'to yield, to comply'.

3. The term 'acquiescent' is sometimes used to describe a person who is overly compliant or submissive to the point of being weak or ineffective.

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Related Concepts

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1. consent: An agreement to allow something to happen or to allow someone to do something.

2. submission: The act of giving in to someone's authority or control.

3. yield: To give in or surrender, especially after resistance.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'acquiescent' is often used to describe characters who submit to the will of others without resistance. In art, acquiescence can be depicted as a peaceful and submissive attitude. In music, acquiescent can refer to a section of a piece where the melody or harmony remains unchanged.

How to Memorize "acquiescent"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person nodding in agreement, or a group of people peacefully surrendering.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'acquiescent' with the image of a person submitting to someone else's will.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'acquiescent' by associating it with the word 'yield', which means to give in or surrender.

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