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

But interviews and records reviewed by The Times revealed inconsistencies in how wildfire disaster complaints were handled.

From Los Angeles Times

She also highlighted inconsistencies between Perez’s account and the statements of eyewitnesses who described a different car fleeing the scene.

From Los Angeles Times

What really disturbs professionals is the FDA’s injection of inconsistency into its reviews of drug applications.

From Los Angeles Times

"This is a complex issue, a mix of poor awareness, policy, and a kind of inconsistency in how waste management is implemented," he told AFP.

From Barron's

To address these inconsistencies, scientists proposed a growing list of alternative explanations tied to spin currents or related effects.

From Science Daily

Related Words

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