Inconsistency - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsɪ|  American pronunciation of the word inconsistency
Brit.  |ɪnkənˈsɪst(ə)nsɪ|  British pronunciation of the word inconsistency

noun

- the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time (syn: incompatibility, repugnance)
- the quality of being inconsistent and lacking a harmonious uniformity among things or parts

Extra examples

Police noticed inconsistency in his two statements.

Customers have been complaining about the inconsistency in the quality of service they have received.

The team's biggest problem has been inconsistency: it has played well at times, but at other times it has played very poorly.

There is some inconsistency in her argument.

Careful editing of the entire text has eliminated inconsistencies of style.

We noted a major inconsistency in his story.

There were several glaring inconsistencies (=very noticeable differences) in his report.

Defence counsel looks for inconsistency between witness statements.

Word forms

noun
singular: inconsistency
plural: inconsistencies
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