inconsistency
Americannoun
plural
inconsistencies-
the quality or condition of being inconsistent.
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an inconsistent thing, action, remark, etc.
noun
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lack of consistency or agreement; incompatibility
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an inconsistent feature or quality
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logic
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the property of being inconsistent
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a self-contradictory proposition
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Etymology
Origin of inconsistency
First recorded in 1640–50; in- 3 + consistency
Example Sentences
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Foley cited “a pattern of inconsistencies between what he said and what he actually did.”
Everton's inconsistency makes them an absolute nightmare to predict, and the fact their away form is much better than their home results doesn't help me much here either.
From BBC
With the emotional heft of dead friends and relatives behind her, she explained away any doubts or spirit inconsistencies to believers and the spiritual press.
From Literature
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
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