Discrepancy and Similarity

Discrepancy

Discrepancy noun - The quality or state of being different.
Usage example: the discrepancy of the calculations of my bill by the hotel and myself was a matter of concern

Similarity is an antonym for discrepancy in topics: conflict, disagreement.

Nearby Word: discrepant

Similarity

Similarity noun - The quality or state of having many qualities in common.
Usage example: the similarity between the two essays is too great to be coincidental—one author virtually copied the other

Discrepancy is an antonym for similarity in topics: resemblance, difference.

Nearby Words: similar, similarly, similitude, simile

How words are described

notable notable discrepancy notable similarity
common common discrepancy common similarity
obvious obvious discrepancy obvious similarity
definite definite discrepancy definite similarity
Other adjectives: real, big, great, little, minor, apparent, significant, marked, visual, biggest.
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