Definitions
- Referring to an agreement or decision made by mutual consent or agreement. - Talking about a situation where all parties involved have given their consent or approval. - Describing a relationship or activity that is based on mutual agreement and understanding.
- Referring to a decision or arrangement that has been accepted by all parties involved. - Talking about a situation where there is mutual understanding and acceptance of a particular idea or proposal. - Describing a state where two or more people have come to a common understanding or conclusion.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a state of mutual agreement or understanding.
- 2Both words imply that all parties involved have given their consent or approval.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a relationship or activity based on mutual agreement.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Consensual is typically used in legal or formal contexts, while agreed is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 2Connotation: Consensual has a neutral or positive connotation, while agreed can sometimes imply compromise or settling for less.
- 3Form: Consensual is an adjective or noun, while agreed can be an adjective, past tense verb, or participle.
- 4Scope: Consensual implies a broader scope of agreement, while agreed often refers to a specific decision or arrangement.
Remember this!
Consensual and agreed are synonyms that both refer to a state of mutual agreement or understanding. However, consensual is typically used in legal or formal contexts and has a neutral or positive connotation, while agreed is more commonly used in everyday language and can sometimes imply compromise or settling for less.
