'discrepant' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'discrepans,' where 'dis-' meant 'apart' and 'crepare' meant 'to rattle or creak.'

'discrepans' transformed into the French word 'discrepant,' and eventually became the modern English word 'discrepant' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to make a noise apart,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'showing inconsistency.'