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discordance

/dɪˈskɔːrdəns/ noun · British & US
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What does discordance mean?

noun

A state of disagreement or incompatibility; a lack of harmony or consistency. Discordance can also refer to a musical interval or a difference in pitch.

Example

"The discordance between the two theories made it difficult to reach a consensus."

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