Discrepancy
Discrepancy noun - The quality or state of being different.
Flaw and discrepancy are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flaw" instead a noun "Discrepancy".
Nearby Word: discrepant
Flaw
Flaw noun - Something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing.
Discrepancy and flaw are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Discrepancy" instead a noun "Flaw".
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| notable | notable discrepancy | notable flaw |
| particular | particular discrepancy | particular flaw |
| similar | similar discrepancy | similar flaw |
| common | common discrepancy | common flaw |
| Other adjectives: critical, glaring, obvious, real, massive, big, great, huge, little, social, noticeable, major, minor, apparent, significant, biggest. | ||
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Flaw and Discrepancy. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/discrepancy/flaw
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