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Definition of disagreement

disagreement

/ˌdɪs.əˈɡriː.mənt/
dis · a · gree · ment
Adverb:disagreeably
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Plural:disagreements
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Adjective:disagreeable
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disagreement Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A lack of consensus or approval; the state of having differing opinions about something.

Example

"There is widespread disagreement among economists regarding the long-term effects of the new policy."

2

A verbal argument, dispute, or quarrel arising from conflicting viewpoints.

Example

"The two business partners had a minor disagreement over the marketing budget, but they resolved it before the meeting ended."

3

A lack of consistency, correspondence, or compatibility between facts, figures, or statements.

Example

"The auditor noticed a significant disagreement between the inventory logs and the financial statements."

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• Rhymes for disagreement

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disagreeable
disagreeableness
disagreeably
disagreement
disallow
disallowable
disallowance

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 15th century from 'disagree' + '-ment', modeled after Old French 'desagrément'. The root 'agree' traces back through Old French 'agreer' to the Latin phrase 'ad gratum', meaning 'to one's pleasure or satisfaction'.

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