discrepant

Other forms: discrepantly

Definitions of discrepant
  1. adjective
    not in agreement
    synonyms: inconsistent
    incongruous
    lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness
  2. adjective
    not in accord
    “widely discrepant statements”
    synonyms: at variance, dissonant
    discordant
    not in agreement or harmony
  3. adjective
    not compatible with other facts
    synonyms: incompatible
    inconsistent
    displaying a lack of consistency
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