accord
|ac-cord|
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🇺🇸
/əˈkɔrd/
🇬🇧
/əˈkɔːd/
agreement or harmony
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accord' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'acorder,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'cord' meant 'heart.'
Historical Evolution
'acorder' transformed into the Middle English word 'acorden,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accord.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to bring hearts together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'agreement or harmony.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an agreement or harmony between people or groups.
The two countries reached an accord on trade.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35