Definitions
- Describing a situation where everyone in a group or organization agrees on a particular decision or opinion. - Referring to a consensus reached by a group of people without any dissenting opinions. - Talking about a unanimous vote or decision made by a committee or board.
- Referring to an agreement or decision reached by mutual consent or agreement. - Describing a situation where all parties involved have given their approval or consent. - Talking about a decision or action taken with the full agreement and cooperation of all parties involved.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a situation where there is agreement among a group of people.
- 2Both words imply that all parties involved are in agreement.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a decision or action taken by a group.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Unanime implies that there is complete agreement among all members of a group, while consensual suggests that there is agreement among all parties involved, but not necessarily every single person.
- 2Usage: Unanime is more commonly used in formal contexts, such as legal or political settings, while consensual is more commonly used in everyday language.
- 3Connotation: Unanime has a more positive connotation, suggesting that there is harmony and unity among the group, while consensual can sometimes have a negative connotation, suggesting that there may have been some disagreement or conflict before reaching an agreement.
Remember this!
Unanime and consensual are both words used to describe situations where there is agreement among a group of people. However, unanime implies complete agreement among all members of a group, while consensual suggests agreement among all parties involved, but not necessarily every single person. Additionally, unanime is more formal and has a more positive connotation, while consensual is more commonly used in everyday language and can sometimes have a negative connotation.
