inconsistency

American  

[in-kuhn-sis-tuhn-see] / ˌɪn kənˈsɪs tən si /

Also inconsistence

noun

plural

inconsistencies

1. the quality or condition of being inconsistent.

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

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inconsistency British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of inconsistency

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

Example Sentences

There were also spelling mistakes in some of the posts and inconsistencies in the hands - a common theme in AI-generated images.

From BBC

But the American must be due to rediscover the form that brought two majors in 2024 and render last year's injury-induced inconsistency a mere blip in a fine career to date.

From BBC

Last month, when asked about the group’s inconsistency, Lynn said that USC’s youth forced him to “scale back” significantly on defense.

From Los Angeles Times

A related problem is time inconsistency—what behavioral economists call “present bias.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Once enough information was gathered, the team cross-referenced all of their intelligence, looking for inconsistencies and flags, and provided their findings to the Navajo County district attorney’s office, Clouse said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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