What does discrepant mean?
Discrepant means Showing difference; inconsistent, dissimilar..
Discrepant
/ˈdɪskɹɪpənt/ · adjective
Meaning
Showing difference; inconsistent, dissimilar..
Definitions by Sense
- Showing difference; inconsistent, dissimilar.
- (archaic) A dissident.
Example Sentences
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 […]
But the term 'godlike,' […] becomes exceedingly vague, for many gods have flourished in religious history, and their attributes have been discrepant enough.
If you persecute heretics or discrepants, they unite themselves as to a common defence […]
Synonyms for discrepant
Antonyms for discrepant
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Word Forms
- more discrepant
- most discrepant
- discrepants
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for discrepant?
Common synonyms include inconsistent, incompatible, at variance, incongruous.
What is the opposite of discrepant?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use discrepant in a sentence?
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 […]
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