Discordant

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)dÉ™nt/

Alternative forms

• discordaunt obsolete

Origin

From Old French descordant, from descorder

Full definition of discordant

Adjective

1. not in harmony or accord
2. harsh or dissonant sounding
3. (public health) serodiscordant
4. (geology) of a differing type of rock cutting across a formationDikes may be discordant to country rock if they intrude at a high angle to the bedding

Antonyms

• concordant

Related terms

• discord