Literary notes about Concordant (AI summary)
The term "concordant" appears in literature to evoke a sense of harmony or mutual agreement, often bridging diverse contexts from emotion to scientific measurement. It is used to describe moments when disparate elements align—whether it's the relief felt by characters when their thoughts fall into sync, as seen when a sigh of relief marks an essential familial truth [1], or the blending of musical notes that create a resonant harmony [2]. At times, it is employed metaphorically to represent consistency in results or ideas, enhancing the reader's impression of natural order and balance, as in discussions where different methods yield concordant outcomes [3]. Overall, the word enriches narrative and descriptive passages by underscoring how varied components can be harmoniously unified.
- With a sigh of concordant relief it was recognised by the other relatives that Mehitable was right.
— from Barbara Ladd by Roberts, Charles G. D., Sir - It seems as if we heard two or three concordant notes at the same moment.
— from The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 2, No. 14, December 1858 A Magazine of Literature, Art, and Politics by Various - With careful manipulation concordant results were obtained.
— from Tobacco: Growing, Curing, & ManufacturingA Handbook for Planters in All Parts of the World
