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inconsistent
[ in-kuhn-sis-tuhnt ]
adjective
- lacking in harmony between the different parts or elements; self-contradictory:
an inconsistent story.
Synonyms:
- lacking agreement, as one thing with another or two or more things in relation to each other; at variance:
a summary that is inconsistent with the previously stated facts.
Synonyms: ,
- not consistent in principles, conduct, etc.:
He's so inconsistent we never know if he'll be kind or cruel.
- acting at variance with professed principles.
- Logic. incompatible ( def 4b ).
inconsistent
/ ˌɪəˈɪəԳ /
adjective
- lacking in consistency, agreement, or compatibility; at variance
- containing contradictory elements
- irregular or fickle in behaviour or mood
- Alsoincompatible maths (of two or more equations) not having one common set of values of the variables: x + 2 y = 5 and x + 2 y = 6 are inconsistent
- logic (of a set of propositions) enabling an explicit contradiction to be validly derived
Derived Forms
- ˌԳDzˈٱԳٱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- cDz·IJԳ· adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of inconsistent1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
"This can include everything from arrests, criminal convictions, and engaging in conduct that is inconsistent with the visa classification, to an overstay."
She ran up against a byzantine system of confidential databases and inconsistent data entry processes that left her with few answers as to why the restraining order was not enforced.
Quite inconsistent and that makes it very hard to understand what you need from the car when for whatever reason we can't seem to make the tyres work.
In his book India's Trade Policy: The 1990s and Beyond, Columbia University economist and noted trade expert Arvind Panagariya traces the complex and often inconsistent evolution of India's approach to trade.
Defending champion Bell has been inconsistent but still is favored to win the Eastern League.
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