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From Middle English acordaunt, equivalent to accord +‎ -ant.

accordant (comparative more accordant, superlative most accordant)

  1. In agreement; agreeing.
    Synonyms: concordant; consonant, harmonious, corresponding, conformable, conforming
    Antonyms: discordant; dissonant
    • 1871, Charles Darwin, The Descent of Man:

      The breach of this law, even when the breach is known to be strictly accordant with true morality, has caused many a man more agony than a real crime.

    • 1836, Oliver Goldsmith, The Captivity An Oratorio:

      And now his voice accordant to the string.

  • Usually followed by with or to.

accordant

  1. present participle of accorder