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Meaning of 'inconsistent' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Inconsistent [ a.]
- Not consistent; showing inconsistency; irreconcilable; discordant; at variance, esp. as regards character, sentiment, or action; incompatible; incongruous; contradictory.
- Not exhibiting uniformity of sentiment, steadiness to principle, etc.; unequal; fickle; changeable.

Meaning of 'inconsistent' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . inconsistent [ a]
Meaning (1):
- displaying a lack of consistency
Example in sentence:
  • inconsistent statements cannot both be true at the same time;
  • inconsistent with the roadmap
2 . inconsistent [ s]
Meaning (2):
- not capable of being made consistent or harmonious
Example in sentence:
  • inconsistent accounts

Nearby Words:

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