CONCORD


Meaning of CONCORD in English

— concordal , adj.

/kon"kawrd, kong"-/ , n.

1. agreement between persons, groups, nations, etc.; concurrence in attitudes, feelings, etc.; unanimity; accord: There was complete concord among the delegates.

2. agreement between things; mutual fitness; harmony.

3. Gram. agreement (def. 6).

4. peace; amity.

5. a treaty; compact; covenant.

6. Music. a stable, harmonious combination of tones; a chord requiring no resolution.

[ 1250-1300; ME concorde concordia, equiv. to concord- (s. of concors ) harmonious ( con- CON- + cord-, s. of cors HEART) + -ia -IA ]

Syn. 4. harmony, goodwill, friendship.

Ant. 4. ill will, animosity.

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .