Discrepant — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /di-ˈskre-pənt/ dis·crep·ant

Meaning & Definition of Discrepant

Discrepant (adjective)

  1. being at variance, disagreeing

Discrepant (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not being in agreement or harmony

    "widely discrepant conclusions on the impact the real estate development would have on the local environment"

    similar: clashing, conflicting, disagreeing, discordant, incompatible, incongruous, inconsistent, inconsonant, inharmonious, mutually exclusive, repugnant, at odds, at variance
    related: irreconcilable, antagonistic, antipodal, antipodean, antithetical, contradictory, contrary, diametric, opposing, opposite
    opposite: accordant, agreeing, compatible, concordant, conformable (to), congruent, congruous, consistent, consonant, correspondent (with or to), harmonious, nonconflicting
    near: akin, like, similar

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Discrepant

The most common words with a similar meaning to Discrepant:

clashing, conflicting, disagreeing, discordant, incompatible, incongruous, inconsistent, inconsonant, inharmonious, mutually exclusive, repugnant, at odds, at variance

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Discrepant

Words with the opposite meaning of Discrepant:

accordant, agreeing, compatible, concordant, conformable (to), congruent, congruous, consistent, consonant, correspondent (with or to), harmonious, nonconflicting

Related Words for Discrepant

irreconcilable, antagonistic, antipodal, antipodean, antithetical, contradictory, contrary, diametric, opposing, opposite

Near Antonyms of Discrepant

akin, like, similar

Word Forms of Discrepant

Derived words: discrepantly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Discrepant

Middle English discrepante "contradictory," borrowed from Latin discrepant-, discrepans, present participle of discrepāre "to differ in sound, be out of tune, be inconsistent," from dis- dis- + crepāre "to clatter, rattle" crepitate

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Discrepant

What does "Discrepant" mean?

"Discrepant" means being at variance, disagreeing. As an adjective, it is defined as: being at variance, disagreeing.

What is another word for "Discrepant"?

Other words for "Discrepant" include clashing, conflicting, disagreeing, discordant, incompatible, incongruous, inconsistent and inconsonant. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Discrepant" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Discrepant"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Discrepant". Common alternatives include clashing, conflicting, disagreeing, discordant, incompatible, incongruous, inconsistent, inconsonant, inharmonious and mutually exclusive.

What is the opposite of "Discrepant"?

Antonyms of "Discrepant" include accordant, agreeing, compatible, concordant, conformable (to), congruent, congruous and consistent. Near antonyms include akin, like and similar.

How do you use "Discrepant" in a sentence?

Examples of "Discrepant" in a sentence: "widely discrepant conclusions on the impact the real estate development would have on the local environment".

Is "Discrepant" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Discrepant" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Discrepant"?

"Discrepant" is pronounced /di-ˈskre-pənt/ and divided into syllables as dis·crep·ant.

What is the origin of the word "Discrepant"?

"Discrepant" comes from Middle English discrepante "contradictory," borrowed from Latin discrepant-, discrepans, present participle of discrepāre "to differ in sound, be out of tune, be inconsistent," from dis- dis- + crepāre "to clatter, rattle" crepitate. First known use: 15th century.