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DISCREPANT

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does discrepant mean? 

DISCREPANT (adjective)
  The adjective DISCREPANT has 3 senses:

1. not compatible with other factsplay

2. not in agreementplay

3. not in accordplay

  Familiarity information: DISCREPANT used as an adjective is uncommon.


 Dictionary entry details 


DISCREPANT (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Not compatible with other facts

Synonyms:

discrepant; incompatible

Similar:

inconsistent (displaying a lack of consistency)

Derivation:

discrepancy (a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Not in agreement

Synonyms:

discrepant; inconsistent

Similar:

incongruous (lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness)

Derivation:

discrepancy (a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions)


Sense 3

Meaning:

Not in accord

Synonyms:

at variance; discrepant; dissonant

Context example:

widely discrepant statements

Similar:

discordant (not in agreement or harmony)

Derivation:

discrepancy (a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions)

discrepancy (an event that departs from expectations)


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