What is another word for Discrepance?

Pronunciation: [dɪskɹˈɛpəns] (IPA)

Discrepance, also known as discrepancy, is a term used to describe the difference or inconsistency between two or more things. When two things don't match up or agree, there is a discrepance. Synonyms for discrepance include variation, divergence, incongruity, inconsistency, and dissimilarity. Other possible synonyms include disparity, disagreement, contrast, unlikeness, and opposition. Occasionally, discrepance can also be used interchangeably with the word contradiction, where two things clash so much that one denies the other. Regardless of the specific synonym used, discrepance is always about discovering some form of variance that may need addressing to make things consistent and harmonious.

What are the hypernyms for Discrepance?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Discrepance

The following change may remove the Discrepance: Though 'The king with the lords and commons,' must have a singular rather than a plural verb, the sentence would certainly stand better thus: 'The king, the lords, and the commons, form an excellent constitution.
"The Grammar of English Grammars"
Goold Brown

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