noun
Uncommon
discord
DIHS-kawd
Discord (noun) means Disagreement or lack of harmony between people. Example: “Years of discord between the two families finally ended in reconciliation.”
noun
1
Disagreement or lack of harmony between people.
"Years of discord between the two families finally ended in reconciliation."
"The proposal caused discord among the board members."
2
A harsh or clashing combination of musical sounds.
"The orchestra deliberately used discord to build tension in the score."
name
1
A popular chat and voice app used by gaming and other online communities.
"They coordinate raid times through a Discord server."
How to use discord
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishConflict or disagreement (or clashing musical notes); also the name of a popular chat platform.
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Common pairings
sow discord
marital discord
a note of discord
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Word forms
- Plural
- discords
- Third person singular
- discords
- Past tense
- discorded
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Etymology
From Latin discordia, built from dis- ("apart") plus cor, cordis ("heart") — literally "hearts apart."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “discord” mean?
The word “discord” means disagreement or lack of harmony between people. In plain terms, conflict or disagreement (or clashing musical notes); also the name of a popular chat platform.
How do you pronounce “discord”?
“Discord” is pronounced DIHS-kawd (/ˈdɪskɔɹd/ in IPA).
How do you use “discord” in a sentence?
Here is “discord” used in a sentence: “Years of discord between the two families finally ended in reconciliation.”
What part of speech is “discord”?
Depending on how it is used, “discord” can be a noun and a name.
Where does the word “discord” come from?
The word “discord” comes from Latin. From Latin discordia, built from dis- ("apart") plus cor, cordis ("heart") — literally "hearts apart.".
Is “discord” a common word?
“Discord” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “discord” have?
“Discord” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: disagreement or lack of harmony between people.
