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discordance

Discordance (noun) means a state of being discordant; disagreement, inconsistency.

noun
1
A state of being discordant; disagreement, inconsistency.
2
Discordance of sounds; dissonance.
3
The presence of a specific genetic trait in only one of a set of clones (or identical twins).
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Etymology

From Middle French discordance. By surface analysis, discord + -ance.

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What is the meaning of discordance?

"discordance" (noun) means a state of being discordant; disagreement, inconsistency.

What are the different meanings of discordance?

"discordance" has 3 main meanings: 1. A state of being discordant; disagreement, inconsistency; 2. Discordance of sounds; dissonance; 3. The presence of a specific genetic trait in only one of a set of clones (or identical twins).

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