concordance

noun

con·​cor·​dance kən-ˈkȯr-dᵊn(t)s How to pronounce concordance (audio)
kän-
Synonyms of concordance
1
: an alphabetical index of the principal words in a book or the works of an author with their immediate contexts
2
: concord, agreement

Examples of concordance in a Sentence

There is little concordance between the two studies. a concordance of Shakespeare's plays
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Patient-provider concordance—when patients are treated by practitioners who share their racial identity—can help improve health outcomes. — Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2026 My major concern is that the DZ concordance might be too high, because a kid might be more likely to get diagnosed with autism if their twin already had a diagnosis. — Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 6 July 2011 The concordance percentages indicate how often Watson’s advice matched the experts’ treatment plans. — IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2019 There are interesting concordances between the documentaries on offer. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for concordance

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin concordantia, from Latin concordant-, concordans, present participle of concordare to agree, from concord-, concors

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of concordance was in the 14th century

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“Concordance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concordance. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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concordance

noun
con·​cord·​ance
kən-ˈkȯrd-ᵊn(t)s, 
kän-
1
: an alphabetical index of the principal words in a book or in the works of an author
2
: concord
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