Consensuses

/kənˈsɛnsəsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of consensus; multiple instances of general agreement or the collective agreement of a group.

Etymology

From Latin 'consensus' (agreement, from 'consentire' to agree together), pluralized with '-es.' The word emphasizes that agreement can be reached in different groups or contexts.

Kelly Says

Climate scientists don't just have one consensus—there's a strong consensus among climatologists globally, showing how agreement can exist across different countries and institutions simultaneously.

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