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

Later that month, the anonymous accuser, identified in court documents as Jane Doe, acknowledged there were several inconsistencies in her recollection of the alleged assault but stood firmly behind her accusations.

From Los Angeles Times

The BBC has requested clarification from the Angolan prosecution about this and other inconsistencies, but received no response.

From BBC

But shock defeats and inconsistency means the form of the so-called top sides is falling off a cliff.

From BBC

In cases like this it gives the perception that it is facilitating inconsistency.

From BBC

“There’s an inconsistency between the seriousness of war and the informality of social media,” said Richard Haass, president emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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