Definition

A lack of harmony or agreement between things, often resulting in conflict or disagreement.

Example

The discordancy in their opinions led to a heated debate.

Conversation

I noticed some real discordancy in the music choices at the party last night.

Yeah, it was like they were mixing genres that just didn’t fit together.

Exactly! It felt jarring at times, didn’t it?

For sure, it made it hard to enjoy the vibe.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Discordancy → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "cord" (from Latin "cor", meaning heart) and the suffix "-ancy" (indicating a state or quality). The word describes a state of being apart in heart or feeling, leading to disagreement or conflict.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning apart and 'cord' relating to heart or agreement — discordancy refers to a state of being apart in feelings or harmony.

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