Inconsistency


[in-kuh n-sis-tuh n-see] /ˌɪn kənˈsɪs tən si/

noun, plural inconsistencies for 2.
1.
the quality or condition of being .
2.
an thing, action, remark, etc.
/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsɪ/
noun (pl) -cies
1.
lack of consistency or agreement; incompatibility
2.
an inconsistent feature or quality
3.
(logic)

n.

1640s, from in- (1) “not, opposite of” + consistency. Related: Inconsistencies.

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