Wordiyocord
Old FrenchVariants
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About This Root
From Old French corde, from Latin chorda (string of a musical instrument), from Greek khorde (gut, string). Two semantic streams: physical (cord, cordless) and harmonic (accord, concord, discord, record). The 'harmony' sense comes from strings vibrating together — accord means 'heart to heart', discord means strings out of tune. Record originally meant 'to bring back to the heart'.
Associated Words
accordance
Agreement or conformity with rules or standards
accordingly
In an appropriate way; as a result; therefore
accordion
A portable bellows-driven musical instrument; to fold up like one
concord
A state of harmony and agreement
cord
A thin flexible rope or string; an electrical cable
cordless
Operating without a cord; battery-powered
discord
Disagreement or conflict; a harsh combination of sounds
record
a stored account or the best ever achieved; to store in permanent form
recorder
A device for recording sound or video; a type of flute
recording
A stored reproduction of sound or video; the act of capturing it
records
Stored documents or information; audio discs; best achievements