concorded

Concorded is the past tense and past participle of the verb concord, meaning to be in agreement, harmony, or correspondence. It is relatively rare in everyday modern English, where phrases like “agreed,” “in agreement,” or “in harmony” are more common. The form is more likely to appear in formal, historical, or literary contexts.

Origin and usage: Concord derives from the Latin concordare, from con- “together” and cor/cord “heart,” signaling harmony or agreement. Related forms include concordance and concordant. In historical texts, concorded phrases describe alignment of opinions, reports, or terms. For example, “The witnesses’ statements concorded with the official records.” In grammar, concord refers to agreement between elements such as subject and verb; this sense is distinct from the verb concorded, which would describe that agreement having occurred.

Context and notes: While “concorded” can be found in older or more formal writing, it is generally avoided in contemporary prose in favor of clearer alternatives. In modern usage, authors might say that two accounts “conformed,” “agreed,” or “were in agreement” rather than using the past participle of concord.

See also: concord, concordant, concordance, accord, agreement, harmony, consonance. These terms cover related ideas in grammar, music, and general harmony.

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