acquiescence
Advanced/ˌækwiˈɛsəns/
- noun
- Agreeing without protest
acquiescence in a sentence
- “Her silence was taken as acquiescence.”
- “Good manners demanded our cheerful acquiescence to our host's plans for dinner.”
- “A slight nod signaled her quiet acquiescence.”
What does “acquiescence” mean?
acquiescence (noun) means agreeing without protest. It is pronounced /ˌækwiˈɛsəns/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "acquiescence" mean?
- acquiescence (noun) means: Agreeing without protest
- How do you pronounce "acquiescence"?
- "acquiescence" is pronounced /ˌækwiˈɛsəns/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "acquiescence" in a sentence?
- Here is "acquiescence" used in a sentence: Her silence was taken as acquiescence.
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