Discrepant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdɪskɹɪpənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Discrepant is an adjective meaning Showing difference; inconsistent, dissimilar.
Meaning
Showing difference; inconsistent, dissimilar.
More Meanings
- (archaic) A dissident.
Example Sentences
If you persecute heretics or discrepants, they unite themselves as to a common defence […]
But the term 'godlike,' […] becomes exceedingly vague, for many gods have flourished in religious history, and their attributes have been discrepant enough.
The Egyptians were doubtless the most singular of all the Pagans, and the most oddly discrepant from the rest in their manner of worship; yet nevertheless, that these also agreed with the rest in those fundamentals of worshipping one supreme and universal Numen […]
Word Forms
- discrepants
Synonyms for discrepant
Depending on context, synonyms include inconsistent, incompatible, incongruous, discordant.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include inconsistent, incompatible, incongruous, discordant, dissenting, variance.
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