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consonant(2)(dictionary)
consonant(encyclopedia)
consonant 1, noun(dictionary)
consonant 2, adjective(dictionary)

consonant(1) (iou)



consonant adjective. LME.
[Old French, pres. pple of consoner (mod. -nn-), from Latin consonare: see CONSONANT noun, -ANT1.]
In agreement or accordance (with); compatible; agreeable, accordant (to). LME.
Henry More Divine Truth will be found every-where consonant to itself. L. A. G. Strong After as short an interval as was consonant with decency..he married Miss Jones.
b. Consistent, unvarying. M16-M18.
Harmonious; Music constituting a concord. L15.
Of words etc.: corresponding in sound; exhibiting consonance. M17.
consonantly adverb M16.