inconsistency

Also in·con·sist·ence

[in-kuhn-sis-tuhn-see]

noun

plural

inconsistencies 

1. the quality or condition of being inconsistent.

2. an inconsistent thing, action, remark, etc.

inconsistency

/ ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsɪ /

noun

1. lack of consistency or agreement; incompatibility

2. an inconsistent feature or quality

3. logic

   1. the property of being inconsistent

   2. a self-contradictory proposition

Word History and Origins

Origin of inconsistency¹

First recorded in 1640–50; in- ³ + consistency

Example Sentences

No one in the press room on Sept. 30 asked about the inconsistency between boasting about a “landmark” deal protecting U.S. based pharmaceutical research and development, and cutting off funding for, well, pharmaceutical R&D.

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But while head coach Ben Sawyer acknowledges Australia, India, and England - the three sides ahead of them in the ICC rankings - are deservedly favourites, he isn't concerned by New Zealand's form or comparative inconsistency.

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England start their campaign with a tricky fixture on 3 October against South Africa, who they cannot take lightly despite their inconsistency.

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“The last thing we need is more inconsistency in leadership as we start working toward the World Cup and the Olympics,” Luna said.

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The report authors highlighted inconsistency in the sanctions imposed on doctors, a chronic lack of training for tribunal members and poor support for victims and witnesses.

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Related Words

• deviation 
• difference 
• disagreement 
• disparity 
• divergence 
• inequality 
• paradox