agreement
|a-gree-ment|
/əˈɡriːmənt/
mutual understanding
Etymology
'agreement' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'agreer,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'greer' meant 'to please.'
'agreer' transformed into the Middle English word 'agrement,' and eventually became the modern English word 'agreement'.
Initially, it meant 'to please or satisfy,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'mutual understanding or arrangement.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a mutual understanding or arrangement between two or more parties.
They reached an agreement after hours of negotiation.
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Noun 2
the state of being in harmony or accordance.
There was agreement among the team members on the project's direction.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35