samstämmiga

Samstämmiga is a Swedish adjective meaning in agreement, concordant, or consistent. It is used to describe statements, data, or opinions that align with each other, or elements that fit together coherently. The form samstämmiga is the plural form; the singular is samstämmig. In some contexts it can imply a high degree of consistency across several sources or observations.

Etymology and related forms: the term is built from sam- meaning together and stämma, which conveys agreement or harmony. A related noun is samstämmighet, referring to consensus or unanimity. The adjective can appear with various nouns, for example samstämmiga åsikter (concordant opinions) or samstämmiga resultat (concordant results).

Usage and nuance: samstämmiga is common in academic writing, journalism, and policy discussions to signal that multiple elements support a conclusion. Examples include: Forskningen visade att resultaten var samstämmiga med tidigare studier. De samstämmiga uttalandena stärkte myndighetens slutsats. Det är viktigt att presentera samstämmiga uppgifter för att stärka argumentationen. The term emphasizes alignment across several components rather than mere agreement between two parties.

Synonyms and distinctions: samstämmig is close to eniga and överens, but carries a nuance of cross-element coherence, not just interpersonal agreement. Enstämmig (or enstämmiga in plural) is more often used to describe unanimous opinion or voice, sometimes within a group. Samstämmighet is the noun form denoting the state of being in agreement.

See also: överens, eniga, enstämmig, samstämmighet.