compromise — a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
Korean meaning: 타협, 절충안
Korean pronunciation: **컴**프러마이즈
Example Sentences
- Marriage is all about compromise - like agreeing that pizza is a vegetable.
- The leaked data could compromise national security.
- His refusal to compromise cost him the negotiation.
compromise
NOUN//ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz//
a settlement of differences by mutual concessions; an agreement reached by adjustment of conflicting or opposing claims
Finding middle ground through mutual agreement
Their compromise brought a sweet surprise!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'compromissum', the past participle of 'compromittere', meaning 'to promise mutually'. This combines the prefix 'com-' (together) with 'promittere' (to promise).
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📝Examples
“Marriage is all about compromise - like agreeing that pizza is a vegetable.”
“The leaked data could compromise national security.”
“His refusal to compromise cost him the negotiation.”
“We found a compromise between working from home and office attendance.”
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