diˈscrepant

/ dɪˈskrɛpənt /

adjective

1. inconsistent; conflicting; at variance

Derived Forms

• disˈcrepantly, adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of diˈscrepant¹

C15: from Latin discrepāns, from discrepāre to differ in sound, from dis- ¹+ crepāre to be noisy