dissensus

dis·sen·sus

noun \(ˌ)di(s)-ˈsen(t)-səs\

Definition of DISSENSUS

: difference of opinion

Examples of DISSENSUS

1. <a democracy relies on dissensus as much as on consensus>

Origin of DISSENSUS

dis- + consensus

First Known Use: 1962

Related to DISSENSUS

Synonyms: contestation, controversy, debate, difference, difficulty, disputation, dispute, dissension (also dissention), disagreement, firestorm, nonconcurrence

Antonyms: accord, agreement, consensus, harmony, unanimity

Related Words: clash, collision, conflict, confliction, disaccord, discord, dissonance; apartness, divarication, division; combat, contention, strife, struggle; altercation, argument, bicker, falling-out, fight, kickup, misunderstanding, quarrel, set-to

Near Antonyms: acceptance, compliance; concord, peace

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