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Discord
01
conflict resulting from disagreements among individuals
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Simple
Uncountable
Plural form
discords
Examples
The classroom discussion became a source of discord as students expressed opposing viewpoints on a divisive subject.
02
an unusual combination of musical notes that sound strange when played
What is "discord"?
In music, discord refers to a combination of notes that creates a sense of tension or conflict. These notes do not blend smoothly together and often sound unstable or harsh when played together. Discord is used intentionally to create emotional impact, build suspense, or highlight contrast in a piece of music.
Examples
The sudden discord in the symphony startled the audience.
03
lack of agreement between people
Examples
The business partnership suffered from discord as the co-founders had conflicting visions for the company's future.
04
lack of agreement or harmony
to discord
01
be different from one another
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
State verb
Regular
Present tense
discord
3rd person singular
discords
Present participle
discording
Past simple
discorded
Past participle
discorded
Lexical Tree
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