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discordant - What does it mean?

Definition of 'discordant'

English

Alternative forms

* discordaunt (obsolete)

Adjective

(en-adj)
  • not in harmony or accord
  • harsh or dissonant sounding
  • (public health) serodiscordant
  • (geology) of a differing type of rock cutting across a formation
  • Dikes may be discordant to country rock if they intrude at a high angle to the bedding

    Antonyms

    * concordant