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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

/ 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
“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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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of inconsistency1

First recorded in 1640–50; in- 3 + consistency
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A belief system that may have the highest proportion of logical inconsistencies, irrational dogma, failed prophecies and broken promises of all major worldviews is one now on the upswing in the Western world.

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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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