consensually
UK[kənˈsen.ʃu.ə.li]US[kənˈsen.ʃu.ə.li]
adv
in a way that involves the consent of all people or parties concerned.
adv
in a manner relating to or based on consensus.
Morpheme Breakdown
con
sens
ually
con
together
sens
feel
ually
adverb suffix
Etymology
the word "consensually" is built upon the latin foundation of consentire, meaning "to feel together, agree". the prefix con- (together) combines with the root sentire (to feel), creating the literal sense of a shared feeling or mutual agreement. this concept evolved through old french into english, where the adjective "consensual" emerged, specifically denoting agreement by all parties. the addition of the adverbial suffix -ly transforms it into "consensually", describing an action performed in a manner characterized by such mutual agreement and shared feeling.
Analysis
Structure: con (together) + sens (feel) + ually (adverb suffix)
- con: a latin prefix meaning "together, with".
- sens: from latin sentire (to feel), representing the core concept of feeling or perception.
- ually: a complex english adverbial suffix derived from latin -alis via old french, indicating manner or relation.
Examples
the research participants were all consensually recruited and fully informed.
the decision was made consensually after hours of discussion.
they entered into the agreement freely and consensually.