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inharmonious


Meanings
  • adjective

    lacking harmony; discordant


Rhymes
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unharmonious , discordious , disharmonious
Variants
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inharmonious , inharmoniously , inharmoniousness , inharmoniousnesses
Etymology
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from the Latin word 'inharmoniosus' meaning discordant or unharmonious


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  1. The term 'inharmonious' is often used in music theory to describe a dissonant note or chord.

  2. In literature, an inharmonious character can add tension and conflict to a story.


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  1. disharmony: the state of being inharmonious or discordant

  2. discord: a state of inharmonious or conflicting elements


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In music, an inharmonious note or chord is one that does not fit harmoniously with the other notes in a musical composition. In literature, an inharmonious character is one who is inconsistent or discordant with others.

How to Memorize "inharmonious"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a group of musicians playing out of tune or a painting with clashing colors to remember the meaning of inharmonious.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word inharmonious with the image of a dissonant musical chord or a group of people arguing.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'In Harmony Opposite' to remember that inharmonious means the opposite of harmony.


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