inharmonious
|in-har-mo-ni-ous|
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/ˌɪnhɑrˈmoʊniəs/
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/ˌɪnhɑːˈməʊniəs/
discordant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inharmonious' originates from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'harmonious' from Greek 'harmonia' meaning 'agreement or concord'.
Historical Evolution
'harmonious' changed from the Greek word 'harmonia' and eventually became the modern English word 'harmonious', with 'in-' added to form 'inharmonious'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not in agreement or concord', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not forming or contributing to a pleasing whole; discordant.
The inharmonious colors clashed in the painting.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42