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Meaning of discordant

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

discordant

Pronunciation:/dɪsˈkɔːdənt/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Not in harmony or accord

  2. Harsh or dissonant-sounding

  3. (public health) serodiscordant

  4. Of a differing type of rock cutting across a formation

    Example: Dikes may be discordant to country rock if they intrude at a high angle to the bedding.