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My goal today is to use the word 'dissent' at least once within reasonable context. Let's take a look at this word- starting with the definition:
dissent: a difference of opinion
Simple as that. Of course, this is one of several possible definitions. It can also be used as a verb (I will give myself extra credit for using the verb form by the stroke of midnight as well) meaning "to disagree" essentially. 'Dissent' is commonly used in the context of law (especially with a judge), politics and psychological research. For some practice, I'm going to use it in a sentence:
I simply had to express my dissent when John said that hippos are savage and ugly.
But, we all know that all these aspects of the word don't interest me. Let's dig deep into the roots of the word- the etymology.
Well, it actually goes back to the word 'dissension,' circa 1300, from Latin's dissensionem (nom. dissensio) meaning "disagreement," from dissens-, stem of dissentire "disagree".
Wait. Dissentire? Sounds a lot like our word (Our word containing a 't' after "dissen-", instead of the Latin-rooted 'dissension'). Let's move on, for this is getting truly exciting.
And, indeed, circa 1425, 'dissent' began as a Scottish word from Latin's dissentire meaning "differ in sentiments," from dis- "differently" + sentire "to feel, think."
Well, take a look at that. That should have been obvious, that it was 'dis-' and 'sentire.' I guess it all comes together. And I might point out that 'Dissenter' in the religious sense was used starting in 1639, with the 'D' capitalized beginning in 1679. Awesome. Surely, 'dissent' is the word of the day, and I encourage you all to use it today as well.
Has there ever been a society which has died of dissent? Several have died of conformity in our lifetime. -Jacob Bronowski
dissent: a difference of opinion
Simple as that. Of course, this is one of several possible definitions. It can also be used as a verb (I will give myself extra credit for using the verb form by the stroke of midnight as well) meaning "to disagree" essentially. 'Dissent' is commonly used in the context of law (especially with a judge), politics and psychological research. For some practice, I'm going to use it in a sentence:
I simply had to express my dissent when John said that hippos are savage and ugly.
But, we all know that all these aspects of the word don't interest me. Let's dig deep into the roots of the word- the etymology.
Well, it actually goes back to the word 'dissension,' circa 1300, from Latin's dissensionem (nom. dissensio) meaning "disagreement," from dissens-, stem of dissentire "disagree".
Wait. Dissentire? Sounds a lot like our word (Our word containing a 't' after "dissen-", instead of the Latin-rooted 'dissension'). Let's move on, for this is getting truly exciting.
And, indeed, circa 1425, 'dissent' began as a Scottish word from Latin's dissentire meaning "differ in sentiments," from dis- "differently" + sentire "to feel, think."
Well, take a look at that. That should have been obvious, that it was 'dis-' and 'sentire.' I guess it all comes together. And I might point out that 'Dissenter' in the religious sense was used starting in 1639, with the 'D' capitalized beginning in 1679. Awesome. Surely, 'dissent' is the word of the day, and I encourage you all to use it today as well.
Has there ever been a society which has died of dissent? Several have died of conformity in our lifetime. -Jacob Bronowski