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

The timeline inconsistency that evening reflected nothing other than a possible error in estimating the time while under the stress of trying to locate Mr Bane's missing girlfriend, he added.

From BBC

Despite his inconsistencies, England are loyal to Pope, and Bethell himself seems to have accepted his fate.

From BBC

But Sunday's defeat on the south coast was a repeat of the inconsistency City displayed throughout last season.

From BBC

But it says it is not possible to determine the scale, complexity and nature of additional support needs across Scotland due to inconsistencies and gaps in the data.

From BBC

But investigators said there were inconsistencies in her initial statement, and when they confronted her about those details, they said she stopped cooperating.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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