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How do you spell Consensus?

Correct spelling

consensus

CON + SENSUS. No C in the middle part.

Why is consensus spelled this way?

No census in consensus, despite what it sounds like. The word means general agreement, and its SUS ending is all its own.

Common misspellings of consensus

concensusconsencusconcensousconsensous

Example

The team reached a consensus on the plan.

Frequently asked questions

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The correct spelling is "consensus". CON + SENSUS. No C in the middle part.
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