Compromise Definition

kŏmprə-mīz

compromised, compromises, compromising

noun

compromises

A settlement in which each side gives up some demands or makes concessions.

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An adjustment of opposing principles, systems, etc. by modifying some aspects of each.

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The result of such an adjustment.

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Something midway between two other things in quality, effect, etc.

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Impairment, as by disease or injury.

Physiological compromise.

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verb

compromised, compromises, compromising

To arrive at a settlement by making concessions.

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To make a compromise or compromises.

Webster's New World

To lay open to danger, suspicion, or disrepute.

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To weaken or give up (one's principles, ideals, etc.) as for reasons of expediency.

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To settle or adjust by concessions on both sides.

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Other Word Forms of Compromise

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compromise

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From Middle French compromis, from Medieval Latin, Late Latin compromissum (“a compromise, originally a mutual promise to refer to arbitration”), prop. neuter of Latin compromissus, past participle of compromittere (“to make a mutual promise to abide by the decision of an arbiter”), from com- (“together”) + promittere (“to promise”); see promise.

From Wiktionary
Middle English compromis from Old French from Latin comprōmissum mutual promise from neuter past participle of comprōmittere to promise mutually com- com- prōmittere to promise promise

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition