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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 51Թ Forms
- cDz·IJԳ· adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of inconsistent1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
“No less than seven local and federal investigatory bodies reviewed the circumstances of Mr. Hernández Rojas’ death, and none found evidence of actions that were inconsistent with law, regulation, or policy,” Noem wrote.
At Golden State Annex, medical providers documented inconsistent — and sometimes conflicting — psychiatric diagnoses.
Those directives “may well be inconsistent” with the intent of Congress when it passed legislation standing up the division, the senators wrote, and must be disclosed to them for review by Thursday.
The BBC has shown "inconsistent execution when it comes to dealing with poor performance and bad behaviour" over the years, it said.
"This can include everything from arrests, criminal convictions, and engaging in conduct that is inconsistent with the visa classification, to an overstay."
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