Consentual vs. Consensual — What's the Difference?
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By Tayyaba Rehman — Updated on September 4, 2023
"Consentual" is the incorrect spelling, while "Consensual" is the correct spelling, referring to something done or agreed upon by mutual consent.
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Which is correct: Consentual or Consensual
How to spell Consensual?
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Consensual
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Consentual and Consensual
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Key Differences
Note: "Consent" + "ual" = "Consensual."
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Associate "Consensual" with mutual agreement.
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Think of “sensual” as a reminder, not "sentual."
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Think "mutual" and "consensual" both end with “-ual”.
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Remember it's about "consensus," which starts with "consens-."
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Definitions
Consensual
Consensual means existing, made, or carried out by mutual consent.
Their relationship was consensual.
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Consensual
Consensual denotes a legal agreement between parties without deception or coercion.
The contract was consensual and legally binding.
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Consensual
Consensual refers to a natural or normal response to stimuli, often in medical contexts.
The consensual light reflex was present.
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Consensual
Consensual means agreed upon by all involved parties.
They reached a consensual decision.
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Consensual
Consensual activities are not forced but entered willingly by all parties.
The authorities confirmed the act was consensual.
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Consensual
Relating to or involving consent or consensus
Decision-making was consensual
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Consensual
(Law) Existing or entered into by mutual consent without formalization by document or ceremony
A consensual marriage.
A consensual contract.
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Consensual
Involving the willing participation of both or all parties, especially in an illegal transaction or practice
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Consensual
Of or relating to a reflexive response of one body structure following stimulation of another, such as the concurrent constriction of one pupil in response to light shined in the other.
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Consensual
Of or relating to involuntary movement of a body part accompanying voluntary movement of another.
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Consensual
With permission, with consensus, without coercion; allowed without objecting or resisting
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Consensual
(law) existing, or made, by the mutual consent of two or more parties
A consensual contract
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Consensual
(biology) excited or caused by sensation, sympathy, or reflex action, and not by conscious volition
Consensual motions
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Consensual
Contralaterally corresponding rather than ipsilaterally induced
Direct and consensual pupillary reflexes produce bilateral constriction from a unilateral stimulus
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Consensual
Existing, or made, by the mutual consent of two or more parties.
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Consensual
Excited or caused by sensation, sympathy, or reflex action, and not by conscious volition; as, consensual motions.
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FAQs
Why is it called Consensual?
It is called "Consensual" because it relates to or is based on mutual consent.
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Which preposition is used with Consensual?
"By," as in "by mutual consent."
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What is the pronunciation of Consensual?
It is pronounced as /kənˈsɛn.ʃu.əl/.
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What is the singular form of Consensual?
Consensual is an adjective, so it doesn't have a singular or plural form.
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What is the plural form of Consensual?
Adjectives in English don't typically have plural forms.
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Is Consensual a negative or positive word?
It is neutral, but often viewed positively as it denotes mutual agreement.
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Is the word “Consensual” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
Being an adjective, it can describe either a direct or indirect object but is not one itself.
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Which article is used with Consensual?
"An," as in "an consensual agreement."
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How is Consensual used in a sentence?
"The decision was consensual, with all members in agreement."
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