discrepancy Meaning & Definition
What Does Discrepancy Mean?
Discrepancy is a noun that means An inconsistency between facts or sentiments. It is also used to mean The state or quality of being discrepant.
Discrepancy: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //dɪˈskɹɛpənsi// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | divergence, variance and variant |
| Plural | discrepancies |
Discrepancy Definition (Noun)
- An inconsistency between facts or sentiments.
They found a discrepancy between the first set of test results and the second, and they're still trying to figure out why.
- The state or quality of being discrepant.
Synonyms of Discrepancy
Antonyms of Discrepancy
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Discrepancy in a Sentence
They found a discrepancy between the first set of test results and the second, and they're still trying to figure out why.
Word Forms & Grammar
discrepancy (countable and uncountable, plural discrepancies)
Origin of Discrepancy
Borrowed from Latin discrepantia, from discrepans, from discrepō, from crepō. By surface analysis, discrepant + -cy. See also discrepant.
How Do You Say Discrepancy?
Discrepancy is pronounced //dɪˈskɹɛpənsi// and has 1 syllable.
Common Questions About Discrepancy
What part of speech is discrepancy?
Discrepancy is a noun.
What is another word for discrepancy?
Close synonyms of discrepancy are divergence, variance and variant. See the full list of discrepancy synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of discrepancy?
The plural of discrepancy is discrepancies.