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inconsistency

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[in-kuhn-sis-tuhn-see]

noun

plural

inconsistencies 
  1. the quality or condition of being inconsistent.

  2. an inconsistent thing, action, remark, etc.



inconsistency

/ ˌɪ԰əˈɪəԲɪ /

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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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of inconsistency1

First recorded in 1640–50; in- 3 + consistency
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The judge said he had found "several inconsistencies" between the juror's answers in the court transcripts.

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The Times article cited chronological inconsistencies in Montañez’s story, archival proof of the release of test products and comments by Frito-Lay executives.

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A cathedral spokesperson said it had agreed to repay the cost of the trips and an "independent review" last year found no financial inconsistencies.

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“I think the biggest problem is that there’s no clear road map. The administration is issuing very mixed signals, and the real issue is with the inconsistency.”

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With inconsistency still prevalent and struggles to close out games lingering, Plum and Hamby agree the team is close to improving, but the process is ongoing.

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