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Definition of: dissonant
(dis′ə·nənt) adjective
1. Harsh in sound; inharmonious.
2. Naturally hostile; incongruous.
3. Music Having the quality of dissonance. [<L dissonans, -antis, ppr. of dissonare <dis- away + sonare sound]
—dis′·so·nant·ly adverb
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