discrepant
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8.2
- adjective
- /dɪsˈkrɛpənt/
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discrepante
- When the two accounts were compared, it became clear that the testimonies were discrepant and could not both be true.
- discrepant findings
- discrepant experiences
- discrepant levels
This indicates that our discrepant results are due to something more than just random chance.
- This indicates that our discrepant results are due to something more than just random chance.
Examples
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The matrices were combined, and discrepant ties were dropped.
Academic text (2012) -
This indicates that our discrepant results are due to something more than just random chance.
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Negative cases or discrepant data are provided in the results section.
Academic text (2008) -
Third, most of the students who were discrepant in level were also discrepant in slope.
Academic text (2008) -
Students who performed below the specified level for each season were identified as discrepant in level.
Academic text (2008) -
Further, the teacher candidates reported discrepant information about how they feel about mathematics and their ability to teach mathematics.
Academic text (2008) -
Researchers should address several hypotheses that may explain discrepant findings across students.
Academic text (1995) -
Measurements were performed in duplicate and repeated if discrepant measurements occurred.
Academic text (2015) -
Thus, when achievement is markedly discrepant from expectancy, it suggests that something unusual may be influencing academic activity.
Academic text (1994) -
The research team found that their findings were discrepant from previous studies, leading to further investigation.
Synonyms
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4.7
Not staying the same over time and not agreeing with other facts
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7.4
Not fitting together and often clashing in sound or opinion
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7.7
Not in agreement with other people, facts, or ideas
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7.1
Colors, opinions, or sounds that do not match and seem to clash
Antonyms
How Different
Surface Forms
Morphology
discrepant = discrepancy (semi-transparent) = discrep + ant
The adjective is clearly related to the noun 'discrepancy', but the morpheme 'discrep-' is not a standalone English word and the morphological alteration from '-ancy' to '-ant' is somewhat irregular.
Etymology
Discrepant comes from the Latin parts dis- 'apart' and crepare 'to make a sound', so it originally meant 'sounding apart' like two instruments that do not match, and that's why we use discrepant for facts or reports that do not agree.