adjective Uncommon

consensual

kuhn-SEHN-shoo-uhl

Consensual (adjective) means Agreed to willingly by everyone involved, without pressure or force. Example: “The divorce was finalised through a consensual settlement.”

adjective

Agreed to willingly by everyone involved, without pressure or force.

"The divorce was finalised through a consensual settlement."

"All activity between the two adults was consensual."

How to use consensual

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEveryone involved genuinely agreed to it.

Common pairings

consensual agreement consensual relationship

Word forms

more consensual comparative, most consensual superlative

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The divorce was finalised through a _____ settlement.

Etymology

Built from consensus plus the adjective-forming suffix -ual.

Antonyms

non-consensual

Rhymes for consensual

dual equal usual sexual manual annual actual ritual mutual casual visual accrual

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Frequently asked questions

What does “consensual” mean?

The word “consensual” means agreed to willingly by everyone involved, without pressure or force. In plain terms, everyone involved genuinely agreed to it.

How do you pronounce “consensual”?

“Consensual” is pronounced kuhn-SEHN-shoo-uhl (/kənˈsɛnʃuəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “consensual” in a sentence?

Here is “consensual” used in a sentence: “The divorce was finalised through a consensual settlement.”

What is the opposite of “consensual”?

The opposite of “consensual” — its antonyms — is non-consensual.

What part of speech is “consensual”?

“Consensual” is an adjective.

Is “consensual” a common word?

“Consensual” is an uncommon word in modern English.