English Explanatory Dictionary

inconsistency

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The state of being inconsistent.
  2. An incompatibility between two propositions that cannot both be true.

Pronunciation

/ˌɪnkənˈsɪst(ə)nsi/ /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/ en-us-inconsistency.ogg

Word forms

inconsistency inconsistencies

Synonyms

contrariety deviation difference disagreement disparity disproportion disproportionateness dissimilarity dissonance divergence incongruity inconsonance inequality paradox unlikeness variance

Antonyms

consistency

Derived words

dynamic inconsistency time inconsistency
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