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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    inconsistent conflicting contradictory discordant incompatible divergent disparate uneven unequal mismatched nonconforming anomalous aberrant irregular unconventional unorthodox paradoxical enigmatic puzzling perplexing baffling inconsistent incongruous at odds contradictory clashing jarring disagreeing discordant inharmonious uncoordinated unsynchronized asymmetrical lopsided imbalanced disproportionate uneven inequitable unjust unfair biased prejudiced one-sided partial partisan

    Meaning of Discrepant

    The primary meaning of the word "discrepant" is related to something that does not match or agree.

    Definitions

    • Not in agreement or correspondence
    • * Inconsistent or contradictory
    • * Differing or at variance

    Etymology of Discrepant

    The word "discrepant" originates from the Latin "discrepans," which is the present participle of "discrepare," meaning to sound or make a discordant noise, and is derived from "dis-" (meaning apart or asunder) and "crepare" (meaning to creak or make a sharp noise)
    Historically, the word has been used to describe things that are inconsistent or do not match, with its usage dating back to the 17th century

    Example Uses

    • The researcher found discrepant results in the data, which led to a re-examination of the methodology
    • * The politician's words were discrepant with their actions, causing public distrust
    • * The two witnesses provided discrepant accounts of the accident, making it difficult to determine what happened

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    consistent congruent harmonious compatible matching corresponding identical uniform synchronized coordinated balanced equitable just fair unbiased impartial neutral objective agreeing concordant inharmonious synchronized unified coherent logical rational reasonable sensible sound

    Related Nouns

    discrepancy inconsistency contradiction conflict discord disparity inequality imbalance asymmetry anomaly aberration irregularity unconformity nonconformity paradox enigma puzzle perplexity bafflement mismatch incongruity incompatibility disproportion inequity injustice unfairness bias prejudice partiality partisanship

    Related Verbs

    contradict conflict discord clash jar disagree mismatch diverge deviate diverge differ vary inconsistent incongruous asymmetrical imbalance disproportionate inequitable unjust unfair biased prejudiced one-sided partial partisan discrepate disaccord dissent

    Related Adjectives

    inconsistent contradictory discordant incompatible divergent disparate uneven unequal mismatched nonconforming anomalous aberrant irregular unconventional unorthodox paradoxical enigmatic puzzling perplexing baffling inconsistent incongruous at odds clashing jarring disagreeing discordant inharmonious uncoordinated unsynchronized asymmetrical lopsided imbalanced disproportionate inequitable unjust unfair biased prejudiced one-sided partial partisan