discordant

Meanings

• adjective

  1. Creating a feeling of disharmony or disagreement

• adjective

  2. Not in agreement or harmony; incongruous or unsuitable

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Antonyms

concordant

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Rhymes

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misaligned , realigned , declined , constrained

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Variants

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discordant , discordantly

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Etymology

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From the Latin dis- 'apart' + cordis 'heart'. Discordant means not in harmony or agreement, both in music and in general.

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Trivia

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1. The term discordant was first used in music theory to describe a lack of harmony or agreement between different musical elements.

2. In literature, discordant can be used to describe characters or situations that are at odds with each other, creating a sense of tension or conflict.

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Related Concepts

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1. harmony: The pleasing arrangement of various parts or elements, especially in music or literature.

2. disharmony: The lack of agreement or compatibility between different parts or elements.

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Culture

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Discordant is often used in music to describe a lack of harmony or agreement between different musical elements. In literature, discordant can be used to describe characters or situations that are at odds with each other.

How to Memorize "discordant"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of musicians playing out of tune or a group of people arguing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word discordant with the idea of disagreement or disharmony.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that discordant starts with dis-, which means apart, and cordis, which means heart. So, discordant means not in harmony or agreement.

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