- Which of the following spellings is correct?
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consensus
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concensus
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consencus
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consenssus
The correct spelling is 'consensus'. It is frequently misspelled as 'concensus' because people mistakenly associate it with 'census', but it actually derives from the Latin 'consentire' (to feel together).
To answer this question, you need to understand the correct spelling of the word "consensus".
Option A) consensus - This option is correct. "Consensus" is the correct spelling of the word, which means an agreement or a general opinion among a group of people.
Option B) concensus - This option is incorrect. The spelling "concensus" is incorrect.
Option C) consencus - This option is incorrect. The spelling "consencus" is incorrect.
Option D) consenssus - This option is incorrect. The spelling "consenssus" is incorrect.
The correct answer is Option A) consensus. This option is correct because it is the accurate spelling of the word.