Definitions
- Describing a difference or inconsistency between two or more things. - Referring to a disagreement or discrepancy between data, facts, or opinions. - Talking about a variation or divergence from a standard or norm.
- Describing a statement or action that is in direct opposition to another. - Referring to a situation where two or more things cannot coexist or be true at the same time. - Talking about a conflict or inconsistency between two or more ideas, beliefs, or principles.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a difference or inconsistency between two or more things.
- 2Both words suggest a conflict or opposition between ideas, beliefs, or principles.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a disagreement or discrepancy between data, facts, or opinions.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Discrepant is less common than contradictory in everyday language.
- 2Intensity: Contradictory suggests a stronger and more direct opposition than discrepant.
- 3Scope: Discrepant can refer to a wider range of differences, including minor variations or deviations from a standard, while contradictory usually implies a fundamental conflict or inconsistency.
- 4Connotation: Discrepant is neutral in tone, while contradictory can have a negative connotation, implying a logical flaw or error.
Remember this!
Discrepant and contradictory are synonyms that describe a difference or inconsistency between two or more things. However, discrepant is less intense and more neutral in tone, while contradictory suggests a stronger and more direct opposition with a negative connotation. Additionally, discrepant can refer to a wider range of differences, while contradictory usually implies a fundamental conflict or inconsistency.
