inconsistency

[ in-kuh n-sis-tuh n-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.

Nearby words

Also in·con·sist·ence.

Origin of inconsistency

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

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Examples from the Web for inconsistency

Independent artist Erika Moen addresses this inconsistency in the inaugural strip of her newest comic series, Oh Joy Sex Toy.
‘Oh Joy Sex Toy’: The Internet’s Most Radical Sex-Fueled Comic Strip|Rich Goldstein|May 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Last year he proved that he still has electric ability, but his inconsistency and durability concerns are worse than ever.
First Mega-Deal Is Done as the NFL’s Free Agent Scrap Begins|Ben Teitelbaum|March 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Inconsistency in Washington politics today is the rule, not the exception, and it goes far beyond bill scoring.
Democrats Can’t Accept the Trade Off of a Job-Killing Minimum Wage|Kristen Soltis Anderson|February 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
There are two levels at which inconsistency or unfair “singling out” might occur.
Responding To Critics Of "On Questioning The Jewish State"|Joseph Levine|March 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST

The basic premise of the 35-page report is that there is an inconsistency between the EU's language and its actions.
What We Talk About When We Talk About BDS|Hannah Weisfeld|November 5, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Now this is enough, namely, exclusion of inconsistency, along with miracles.
Pascal's Penses|Blaise Pascal
Vacillation and inconsistency are as incompatible with successful diplomacy as they are with the national dignity.
Speeches of Benjamin Harrison|Benjamin Harrison
This conduct always seemed to me a curious fact, and an inconsistency which I could not explain.
Birds and All Nature, Vol. V, No. 3, March 1899|Various
"It's the inconsistency," she answered without flinching, perceiving that he understood.
The Law-Breakers and Other Stories|Robert Grant
In this change doubtless the inconsistency and even ignominy of his Bluebeard weddings played a great part.
A Short History of England|G. K. Chesterton

British Dictionary definitions for inconsistency

inconsistency

/ (ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsɪ) /

noun plural -cies

lack of consistency or agreement; incompatibility

an inconsistent feature or quality

logic

the property of being inconsistent
a self-contradictory proposition

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Word Origin and History for inconsistency