Definition

In a way that shows a difference or disagreement between two or more things.

Example

The two reports were written discrepantly, leading to confusion about the facts.

Conversation

Did you notice how the reports came out discrepantly this month?

Yeah, it was really surprising to see such different numbers.

I wonder what caused those differences.

Maybe there was an error in one of the departments.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Discrepantly → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "crepare" (meaning to break or crack). The word describes a state of being in disagreement or breaking apart in terms of consistency or agreement.

Memory Tip

Think of things that are 'apart' ('dis-') and 'breaking' ('crepare') from each other — that's why discrepantly means differing or inconsistent.

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