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inconsistency

[ in-kuhn-sis-tuhn-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.

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Also in·con·sist·ence .

Origin of inconsistency

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

Words nearby inconsistency

inconsequent, inconsequential, inconsiderable, inconsiderate, in consideration of, inconsistency, inconsistent, inconsolable, inconsonant, inconspicuous, inconstant
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Words related to inconsistency

deviation, paradox, divergence, disagreement, disparity, inequality, difference, unlikeness, disproportion, incongruity, dissonance, contrariety, variance, dissimilarity, disproportionateness, inconsonance

Example sentences from the Web for inconsistency

British Dictionary definitions for inconsistency

inconsistency
/ (ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsɪ) /

noun plural -cies

lack of consistency or agreement; incompatibility
an inconsistent feature or quality
logic
  1. the property of being inconsistent
  2. a self-contradictory proposition
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