Added 9 October 2026
discrepancy
/dɪˈskɹɛpənsi/ noun
In Latin: discrepantia Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about discrepancy at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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A difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions.
a growing divergence of opinion
- An event that departs from expectations.
Origin
Borrowed from Latin discrepantia, from discrepans, from discrepō, from crepō. By surface analysis, discrepant + -cy. See also discrepant.
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