ad-

to, toward; addition; sometimes emphasis

Forms

ad-
ac- — Used before c in Latin.
af- — Used before f in Latin.
ag- — Used before g in Latin.
al- — Used before l in Latin.
ap- — Used before p in Latin.
ar- — Used before r in Latin.
as- — Used before s in Latin.
at- — Used before t in Latin.

Origin

Reconstructed Proto-Indo-European *ad, ‘to; near.’

Note

Later Latin-based spellings sometimes restored consonants that had disappeared in French.

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noun

acquiescence

ak-wee-ES-ens/ˌækwiˈesns/

Passive acceptance or agreement without protest.

Her reluctant nod shows acquiescence as the other woman repositions the chair.

At a small shared table, one woman indicates a chair's new position while the other quietly accepts the change with a small reluctant nod, relaxed hands, and no attempt to intervene.

Etymology

acLatinto, toward; addition; sometimes emphasis

+quiescLatinto become quiet or rest

+enceFrenchan action, state, or quality

The quiet or resting state first expressed rest and satisfaction, then silent consent. Passive acceptance retains this connection between being content to let something stand and not protesting.

In context

Longmont Public Media32:17

wasn't able to get acquiescence and the applicant is going to discuss further his justifications for why um he couldn't he couldn't make those negotiations work

Planning and Zoning August 26, 2020

More examples

Her reluctant acquiescence allowed the project to proceed.
They demanded a clear vote rather than passive acquiescence.
His acquiescence surprised everyone who had heard his earlier objections.

Forms

acquiesce verb — To accept something without protesting.

Similar words

consent: Can involve an explicit declaration of permission or agreement.
compliance: Emphasizes acting as required rather than merely accepting.