reconciling
Meanings
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Verb
The action or process of making two parties or opposing sides agree or reconcile their differences.
- "After the disagreement, they decided to reconciling their differences."
- "The mediator helped the warring factions to reconcile."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with reconcilingreconnoiter , reconnoise , reconnoiter , reconnoiseur
Variants
List of all variants of reconciling that leads to same resultreconcilabilities , reconcilability , reconcilable , reconcile , reconciled , reconcilement , reconcilements , reconciler , reconcilers , reconciles , reconciling , reconcile to , reconciled to , reconciles to , reconciling to
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).reconciled, reconciling, reconcilable
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Old French reconcilier, from re- 'back' + concilier 'bring together'.
Trivia
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The term 'reconciliation' is also used in the context of banking to refer to the process of reconciling accounts.
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In psychology, 'reconciliation' is used to describe the process of resolving internal conflicts within an individual.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Mediation: A method of resolving disputes where a neutral third party helps the opposing sides come to an agreement.
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Foriveness: The act of forgiving someone for a wrong or offense, allowing reconciliation to occur.
Quotes
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By exposing the comic-pathetic quality of the human condition, it temporarily "reconciles" us to that condition without creating in us complacence, lethargy, or any negative emotion.
- Clifton Fadiman,{it}Center Magazine{/it},January-February 1971 -
It is a function of architecture to "reconcile" technology with human cussedness, to make the mechanics of life endurable …
- Russell Lynes,{it}Harper's{/it},October 1968 -
He thought they might "reconcile" the Parisians to his daring design by reminding them of the familiar arches of their bridges.
- Mario Salvadori,{it}Why Buildings Stand Up{/it},1990 -
She and Eddie had separated and "reconciled" so many times the children had lost track of whose clothes were where.
- John Grisham,{it}The Chamber{/it},1995
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, reconciling is often used as a theme in novels and stories about relationships, conflict resolution, and forgiveness.
How to Memorize "reconciling"
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visualize
- Visualize two opposing sides coming together and shaking hands, symbolizing the reconciliation process.
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associate
- Associate the word 'reconciling' with the image of a bridge, representing the connection and coming together of two sides.
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mnemonics
- Remember the phrase 'Make amends and be friends,' to help memorize the meaning of 'reconciling'.
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