discrepance

[dih-skrep-uhn-see]

noun, plural dis·crep·an·cies for 2.

the state or quality of being discrepant; difference; inconsistency.

an instance of difference or inconsistency: There are certain discrepancies between the two versions of the story.

Also, dis·crep·ance.

Origin:
1615–25; < Latin discrepantia, equivalent to discrepant- (see discrepant) + -ia; see -ancy

Synonyms
1. incongruity, disagreement, discordance, contrariety, variance. See difference. 2. variation.

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Discrepance is always a great word to know.

So is callithumpian. Does it mean:

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