consilience
noun
con·sil·ience
kən-ˈsil-yən(t)s 
: the linking together of principles from different disciplines especially when forming a comprehensive theory
Examples of consilience in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
If consilience entails convergence toward a consensus, science is moving away from consilience.
—
John Horgan, Scientific American, 25 June 2021
Next question: Is consilience desirable?
—John Horgan, Scientific American, 25 June 2021
Part of the problem here is that for various reasons that the sample space of researchers engaging in this sort of consilience is small, and restricted to particular scientific subcultures (e.g., evolutionary psychologists, the group of anthropologists around Robert Boyd, etc.).
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 30 Mar. 2013
But, ultimately, the consilience of doing and being is essential.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2021
John Horgan, Scientific American, 25 June 2021
Next question: Is consilience desirable?
—John Horgan, Scientific American, 25 June 2021
Part of the problem here is that for various reasons that the sample space of researchers engaging in this sort of consilience is small, and restricted to particular scientific subcultures (e.g., evolutionary psychologists, the group of anthropologists around Robert Boyd, etc.).
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 30 Mar. 2013
But, ultimately, the consilience of doing and being is essential.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2021
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'consilience.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
Etymology
com- + resilience
First Known Use
1840, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near consilience
Cite this Entry
“Consilience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consilience. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share