Consonancy

/ˈkɒnsənənsi/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being consonant; the degree to which things are in agreement, harmony, or consistency with each other.

Etymology

From consonant + -cy (suffix forming abstract nouns). A less common variant of consonance, emphasizing the quality of being consonant.

Kelly Says

Consonancy is basically 'how consonant something is'—a more technical way of describing harmony that linguists and musicians still use when precision matters.

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