dissensus

Meanings

• noun

  Discord, disagreement, or opposition

  - "In the Senate, there was much dissensus over the proposed bill."
  - "Despite their shared goals, there was a dissensus between the two political parties."

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Antonyms

consensus

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Variants

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dissensus , dissensuses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'dis-' meaning 'apart' or 'asunder' and 'sensus' meaning 'sense'. Thus, 'dissensus' means 'a sense apart' or 'a sense that is separate'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dissensus' was first used in Latin literature by the poet Virgil.

2. In music theory, the interval between two notes that are a major second apart is considered to be the smallest dissonant interval.

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Related Concepts

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1. consensus: The opposite of dissensus, meaning general agreement or unanimity.

2. dissonance: A lack of harmony or agreement, often used in music to describe dissonant chords or harmonies.

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Culture

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In literature, 'dissensus' has been used to describe the discord or conflict between characters or ideas. In music, it can refer to the use of dissonant chords or harmonies. In philosophy, it has been used to discuss the importance of disagreement and dissent in the pursuit of truth and knowledge.

How to Memorize "dissensus"

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   - Imagine a group of people in disagreement, each with their own opinion. Visualize the word 'dissensus' as representing this discord or opposition.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dissensus' with the idea of disagreement or opposition. Remember that it comes from the Latin words 'dis-' and 'sensus'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Disagreement is Senseless' to remember the meaning of 'dissensus'.

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