What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
accordant
Example
His actions were accordant with his words. [accordant: adjective]
Example
The orchestra played a beautiful and accordant melody. [accordant: adjective]
concordant
Example
The study's findings were concordant with previous research. [concordant: adjective]
Example
The patient's symptoms were concordant with the diagnosis. [concordant: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Accordant is more commonly used than concordant in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between accordant and concordant?
Both accordant and concordant are formal words that are typically used in written language or formal speech.
