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Definition of inconsistent - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
contradictorynot compatible or in agreement
- Their statements were inconsistent, causing confusion in the courtroom..
2.
variable qualitynot staying the same throughout
- The inconsistent results made it hard to predict the outcome..
3.
behaviorirregular or fickle in behavior or mood
- Her performance was inconsistent throughout the season.
4.
logicTECH. having the property that a contradiction can be derivedTECH.
- The theory was inconsistent and flawed.
Origin of inconsistent
Latin, in (not) + consistent (standing firm)
Terms with inconsistent included in their meaning
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consistency
inconsistent or lacking a clear pattern
logic
be inconsistent with a theory or fact
inconsistent
showing inconsistency or opposition
inconsistency
describe something with inconsistent quality or performance
communication
show inconsistent behavior or responses
measurement
at an uneven or inconsistent rate
communication
inconsistent messages causing misunderstanding
behavior
inconsistent or erratic in behavior or performance
disorganization
in a disorganized or inconsistent manner
behavior
inconsistent or lacking clear focus
disagreement
inconsistent or not in harmony with
logic
mutually opposed or inconsistent
behavior
unpredictable and inconsistent in behavior or performance
behavior
unreliable or inconsistent in behavior
inconsistent timing
not consistent or recurrent at fixed times
inconsistent
not consistent with surroundings or context
quality
inconsistent or irregular in quality
inconsistent
irregular in quality or performance
communication
remark that seems insincere or inconsistent
inconsistent
changing opinions or decisions frequently
illogical quality
quality of being illogical or inconsistent
performance
inconsistent in quality or performance
irregularity
quality of being irregular or inconsistent
behavior
inconsistent in behavior or quality
Examples of inconsistent in a sentence
His behavior was inconsistent, making it hard to predict his actions. Her performance was inconsistent throughout the season. The data showed inconsistent patterns. His inconsistent attendance worried his teachers. The team's inconsistent strategy led to unpredictable results. His inconsistent statements led to confusion.
The data was inconsistent with the hypothesis.
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- French:contradictoire, inconstant, ...
- German:widersprüchlich, unbeständig, ...
- Italian:incompatibile, variabile, ...
- Spanish:incoherente, inconsistente, ...
- Portuguese:inconsistente, irregular, ...
- Chinese:矛盾的, 不一致的, ...
- Japanese:矛盾した, 一貫性のない, ...
- Arabic:غَيْر مُتَسِق, غَيْر ثَابِت, ...
- Hebrew:סוֹתֵר, לֹא עַקְבִּי, ...
- Russian:противоречивый, непоследовательный, ...
- Ukrainian:суперечливий, непослідовний, ...
- Hindi:विरोधाभासी, अनियमित, ...
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