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inconsistency

[ in-kuhn-sis-tuhn-see ]

noun

plural inconsistencies
  1. the quality or condition of being inconsistent.
  2. an inconsistent thing, action, remark, etc.


inconsistency

/ ˌɪ²Ô°ìÉ™²Ôˈ²õɪ²õ³ÙÉ™²Ô²õɪ /

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of inconsistency1

First recorded in 1640–50; in- 3 + consistency
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Curiously enough, one could argue that all histories can be reduced to family histories — with all their inconsistencies and digressions.

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If a message feels rushed, has slight inconsistencies or comes from a sketchy-looking email address, you’ll want to proceed with caution.

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In its decision, the court said the woman's testimony was not credible, had inconsistencies and weaknesses where it concerned identifying individuals and the actions they were accused of.

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The appeals division of Catalonia's High Court of Justice unanimously upheld the appeal by the 41-year-old and acquitted him, saying the case against him had "inconsistencies and contradictions".

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But Piastri set himself the target over the winter of ironing out the inconsistencies in his performance and ensuring he could compete at every race, not just some of them.

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