discrepant — Showing inconsistency or difference from what is expected or from other similar things. Not in agreement or harmony with established facts or standards.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Showing inconsistency or difference from what is expected or from other similar things. Not in agreement or harmony with established facts or standards.
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈkrepənt/
Example Sentences
- The twins' test scores were so discrepant that the teacher suspected cheating.
- The research teams produced discrepant conclusions despite using the same data.
- His bank statement and spending diary showed discrepant amounts for restaurant expenses.
discrepant
ADJECTIVE[/dɪsˈkrepənt/]
Showing inconsistency or difference from what is expected or from other similar things. Not in agreement or harmony with established facts or standards.
Showing inconsistency or difference from what is expected or from other similar things. Not in agreement or harmony with established facts or standards.
Discrepant data makes them repent before the big event!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'discrepare' meaning 'to sound differently' or 'to disagree.' The word evolved from the idea of making different sounds to meaning 'inconsistent' or 'conflicting.'
Breakdown
dis- (apart/away) + crep- (to crack/sound) + -ant (adjective suffix meaning 'showing a quality')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The twins' test scores were so discrepant that the teacher suspected cheating.”
“The research teams produced discrepant conclusions despite using the same data.”
“His bank statement and spending diary showed discrepant amounts for restaurant expenses.”
“The weather app and actual weather were so discrepant that I brought an umbrella to a sunny day.”
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