De discrepantie
Example: De discrepantie tussen de verwachtingen en de resultaten was aanzienlijk.
Definition
"De discrepantie" refers to a noticeable difference or inconsistency between two or more things, such as expectations and results. It highlights when elements do not match or align as anticipated, often leading to confusion or the need for explanation.
Etymology
The word "de discrepantie" comes from the Latin 'discrepantia,' meaning disagreement or difference. It was adopted into Dutch to describe situations where things do not correspond or agree. Did you know? The root 'dis-' implies separation, while 'crepare' means to rattle or creak, suggesting a kind of clash or mismatch.
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"De discrepantie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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