World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesacquiescement
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ak-yɛs-mɑ̃
"Son acquiescement silencieux a été interprété comme un accord."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
1 sense- 1
The reluctant acceptance of something without protest.
"There was general acquiescence to the new company policies."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'acquiescentia', from 'acquiescere' (to find rest in, to submit), from 'ad-' (to) + 'quiescere' (to quiet).
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "acquiescence"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "acquiescence" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
acquiescement
Transliteration: ak-yɛs-mɑ̃
"Son acquiescement silencieux a été interprété comme un accord."
Einwilligung
Transliteration: ˈaɪ̯nˌvɪlɪɡʊŋ
"Sie nickte zur stillschweigenden Einwilligung."
acquiescenza
Transliteration: akwjeˈʃɛntsa
"Il suo fu un atto di tacita acquiescenza."
aquiescencia
Transliteration: aki̯esˈθen.sja
"Dio su aquiescencia para continuar con el proyecto."
aquiescência
Transliteration: ɐki.eˈsẽ.si.ɐ
"Ele deu sua aquiescência sem fazer perguntas."
सहमति
Transliteration: sahmati
"उसकी चुप्पी को उसकी सहमति माना गया।"
默许
Transliteration: mòxǔ
"董事会在默许下通过了这项提议。"
묵인
Transliteration: mukin
"그녀의 묵인 속에서 결정이 내려졌다."
黙認
Transliteration: mokunin
"彼の黙認により計画が進められた。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all French termsExplore Nuanced Synonyms for "acquiescence"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.