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不同 — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • deviant adj Different from what is normal or expected, especially in a way society disapproves of.
  • differ verb To be unlike something else in one or more ways.
  • different adjective Not the same as something else; distinct.
  • differently adverb In a way that is not the same; not in the same manner.
  • discordant adj Not in agreement or harmony; clashing.
  • disparate adj Composed of inherently different or distinct elements; incongruous.
  • disparity noun A noticeable difference or imbalance between two things, especially one that seems unfair.
  • else adjective Other than the person or thing already mentioned; additional.
  • manifold adj Existing in many different forms or kinds.
  • otherwise adv In a different way; differently.

Senses

不同 is used for these senses in English:

  • deviant Characterized by deviation from an expectation or a social standard.
  • differ (intransitive) Not to have the same traits or characteristics; to be unalike or distinct.
  • different Not the same; exhibiting a difference.
  • differently (manner) In a different way.
  • discordant (also, figurative) Of sounds: harsh, jarring; specifically (music) , of musical notes or tunes: not in harmony; dissonant, inharmonious.
  • disparate Composed of inherently different or distinct elements; incongruous.
  • disparity (uncountable) The state of being unequal; difference.
  • else (usually follows interrogative adverbs) Otherwise, if not.

deviant — full definition

  1. adj Different from what is normal or expected, especially in a way society disapproves of.
  2. noun A person whose behaviour clearly breaks accepted social norms.

differ — full definition

  1. verb To be unlike something else in one or more ways.
  2. verb To disagree with someone.

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