adjective
consenting
Consenting (adjective) means Willingly agreeing to something, especially an activity involving more than one person. Example: “The law only applies to consenting adults.”
adjective
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Willingly agreeing to something, especially an activity involving more than one person.
"The law only applies to consenting adults."
"Both consenting parties signed the agreement."
How to use consenting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishActively and willingly saying yes to something.
Common pairings
consenting adults
consenting parties
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more consenting
- Superlative
- most consenting
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The law only applies to _____ adults.
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Rhymes for consenting
renting
venting
lamenting
repenting
parenting
preventing
commenting
tormenting
unrelenting
representing
experimenting
complimenting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “consenting” mean?
The word “consenting” means willingly agreeing to something, especially an activity involving more than one person. In plain terms, actively and willingly saying yes to something.
How do you use “consenting” in a sentence?
Here is “consenting” used in a sentence: “The law only applies to consenting adults.”
What part of speech is “consenting”?
“Consenting” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of consenting?
"consenting" (adjective) means willingly agreeing to something, especially an activity involving more than one person.
