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- [dih-skrep-uh nt]
- /dɪˈskrɛp ənt/
- /dɪˈskrep.ən.si/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-skrep-uh nt]
- /dɪˈskrɛp ənt/
Definitions of discrepant word
- adjective discrepant (usually of two or more objects, accounts, findings etc.) differing; disagreeing; inconsistent: discrepant accounts. 1
- noun discrepant Showing difference; inconsistent, dissimilar. 1
- adjective discrepant not consistent 1
- adjective discrepant inconsistent; conflicting; at variance 0
- adjective discrepant lacking agreement; differing; at variance; inconsistent 0
- noun discrepant (archaic) A dissident. 0
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Origin of discrepant
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin discrepant- (stem of discrepāns), present participle of discrepāre to sound discordant, equivalent to dis- dis-1 + crepāre to crack, creak; see -ant
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Parts of speech for Discrepant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
discrepant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for discrepant
adj discrepant
- conflicting — clashing; contradictory
- contradictory — If two or more facts, ideas, or statements are contradictory, they state or imply that opposite things are true.
- contrary — Ideas, attitudes, or reactions that are contrary to each other are completely different from each other.
- different — not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.
- discordant — being at variance; disagreeing; incongruous: discordant opinions.
adjective discrepant
- disagreeing — Present participle of disagree.
- disconsonant — Not consonant; discordant.
Antonyms for discrepant
adj discrepant
- agreeing — to have the same views, emotions, etc.; harmonize in opinion or feeling (often followed by with): I don't agree with you.
- harmonious — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
- concurring — to accord in opinion; agree: Do you concur with his statement?
- consistent — Someone who is consistent always behaves in the same way, has the same attitudes towards people or things, or achieves the same level of success in something.
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