consonancy

noun

con·so·nan·cy ˈkän(t)-s(ə-)nən(t)-sē

plural consonancies

Synonyms of consonancy next

: consonance sense 1

Examples of consonancy in a Sentence

what makes Citizen Kane so great is the consonancy between its larger-than-life subject and its bravura style

Word History

Etymology

Middle English consonancie, consonancy "harmony of sounds, perfect musical chord, fixed relationship," borrowed from Latin consonantia "musical concord, harmony of sounds" — more at consonance

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of consonancy was in the 14th century

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“Consonancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consonancy. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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