Definition

The agreement or coming together of ideas or conclusions from different sources or fields, often used in academic contexts.

Example

The concept of consilience suggests that findings from different scientific disciplines can support each other.

Conversation

I was reading about how different fields can come together for better results.

That's interesting! Are you talking about consilience?

Exactly! It's amazing how ideas from different disciplines can overlap.

Right? It really shows the power of collaboration in solving complex problems.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Consilience → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "salire" (meaning to leap). The word describes the idea of different disciplines or areas of knowledge leaping together to form a unified understanding.

Memory Tip

Think of different fields of knowledge 'leaping together' ('salire') to create a unified understanding, which is what consilience means.

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