acquiescence
A silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent content, distinguished from avowed consent on…
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Definition of Acquiescence
A silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent content, distinguished from avowed consent on the one hand, and on the other, from opposition or open discontent; quiet satisfaction.
A silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent content, distinguished from avowed consent on the one hand, and on the other, from opposition or open discontent; quiet satisfaction.
How to use Acquiescence
Acquiescence is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include sufferance — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.
Synonyms for Acquiescence
Antonyms for Acquiescence
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How many syllables does acquiescence have?
Acquiescence has 3 syllables: acqu·iesc·ence. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.
What part of speech is acquiescence?
Acquiescence is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.
What are synonyms for acquiescence?
Words with similar meanings to acquiescence include sufferance. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.
How do you use acquiescence in a sentence?
Acquiescence can be used in sentences where a noun describing a silent or passive assent or submission, or a submission with apparent content, is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.
What words start with the same letter as acquiescence?
Acquiescence starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.
How many letters does acquiescence have?
Acquiescence has 12 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.