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discrepantly

/dɪˈskrɛp.ənt.li/
dis · crep · ant · ly
Adjective:discrepant
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discrepantly Lexical Profile

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• adverb

1

In a manner that shows a lack of compatibility, agreement, or consistency between two or more facts, accounts, or measurements.

Example

"Because the two witnesses testified so discrepantly about the timeline, the investigators had to review the security footage again."

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• Nearby Words

discreetly
discreetness
discrepancy
discrepantly
discrete
discretely
discretion

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'discrepant' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. 'Discrepant' comes from Latin 'discrepantem', the present participle of 'discrepare' (to sound differently or disagree), from 'dis-' (apart) and 'crepare' (to rattle or sound).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Discrepantly. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/discrepantly
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