discordantly
|dis-cor-dant-ly|
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/dɪsˈkɔrdəntli/
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/dɪsˈkɔːd(ə)ntli/
(discordant)
lack of harmony
Etymology
Etymology Information
'discordantly' originates from the Latin word 'discordare,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'cord-' meant 'heart.'
Historical Evolution
'discordare' transformed into the Old French word 'discordant,' and eventually became the modern English word 'discordant' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to be apart in heart or feeling,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'disagreeable or harsh in sound.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is disagreeable or harsh in sound.
The band played discordantly, causing the audience to cover their ears.
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Last updated: 2025/02/03 11:38