inconsistency

[ in-kuhn-sis-tuhn-see ]
/ ˌɪn kənˈsɪs tən si /
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noun, plural in·con·sist·en·cies for 2.

the quality or condition of being inconsistent.
an inconsistent thing, action, remark, etc.

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Origin of inconsistency

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

Words nearby inconsistency

inconsequent, inconsequential, inconsiderable, inconsiderate, in consideration of, inconsistency, inconsistent, inconsolable, inconsonant, inconspicuous, inconstant
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Words related to inconsistency

deviation, paradox, divergence, disagreement, disparity, inequality, difference, unlikeness, disproportion, incongruity, dissonance, contrariety, variance, dissimilarity, disproportionateness, inconsonance

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British Dictionary definitions for inconsistency

inconsistency
/ (ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsɪ) /

noun plural -cies

lack of consistency or agreement; incompatibility
an inconsistent feature or quality
logic
  1. the property of being inconsistent
  2. a self-contradictory proposition
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