Acquiescent
Ready to agree or approve without protest; compliant.
adjectiveAcquiescent
Ready to agree or approve without protest; compliant.
adjectiveImagine This
When the aroma therapist (one who specializes in fragrance and its healing powers) finds a new aromatic compound, he/she has to acquire enough documentation about its medicinal uses in order to convince others to agree with him/her. Would you agree to start a journey to find a dealer who is willing to sell you a car for a cent?
Sounds Like
ak-wee-ESS-uhnt
Looks Like
Acquire scent
Remember This
From the verb acquiesce; related word quiescent means quiet or at rest. The prefix ac- plus quiescere suggests drawing near to rest in agreement.
Other Forms
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compliant, amenable, yielding, obedient, consensual
Note
Acquiesce can imply passive acceptance rather than enthusiastic consent; acquiescent describes a person who tends to yield rather than actively resist. Do not confuse with 'accede' (to agree to a demand), though the ideas overlap.
Study Deeper
- The committee was acquiescent to the proposal after its benefits were explained.
- She took an acquiescent approach, agreeing to the terms without objection.
From Latin acquiescere, from ad- 'toward' + quiescere 'to rest'; related to quiescent meaning quiet or at rest.
A quiet yes: ACQUIEScent reminds you that it means silent assent.
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