die Diskrepanz, -en
discrepancy
Definition & meaning
The noun Diskrepanz (feminine, plural: Diskrepanzen) refers to a discrepancy, a lack of consistency, or a significant difference between two things that should ideally correspond or be in agreement. It is often used in formal or academic contexts to describe a divergence between facts, claims, expectations, or data sets.
For example, one might speak of a Diskrepanz between what someone says and what they actually do, or a statistical Diskrepanz between two sets of reports.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: The word is a feminine noun (die Diskrepanz). Its plural form is die Diskrepanzen.
- Origin: The word is derived from the Medieval Latin discrepantia, which itself comes from the Latin verb discrepare ("to sound differently," "to disagree"). It entered the German language in the 17th century.
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Examples
Zwischen den Berichten gab es eine große Diskrepanz.noun
There was a large discrepancy between the reports.
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