discrepancy
4 synonyms and 5 antonyms for discrepancy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A difference between things that are supposed to match.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use discrepancy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
discrepancy between
account for the discrepancy
glaring discrepancy
Etymology
From Latin discrepantia, "disagreement," from discrepare, "to sound differently" — built from dis- plus crepare, "to rattle or creak."
Full origin of discrepancy →Frequently asked questions
What does “discrepancy” mean?
The word “discrepancy” means a difference between things that are supposed to match. In plain terms, a mismatch or inconsistency between two things that should agree.
How do you pronounce “discrepancy”?
“Discrepancy” is pronounced dih-SKREH-puhn-see (/dɪˈskɹɛpənsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “discrepancy” in a sentence?
Here is “discrepancy” used in a sentence: “There's a discrepancy between the two accounts of what happened.”
What part of speech is “discrepancy”?
“Discrepancy” is a noun.
Where does the word “discrepancy” come from?
The word “discrepancy” comes from Latin. From Latin discrepantia, "disagreement," from discrepare, "to sound differently" — built from dis- plus crepare, "to rattle or creak.".
Is “discrepancy” a common word?
“Discrepancy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
