inconsistent
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kənˈsɪs adjective
1.
lacking in harmony between the different parts or elements; self-contradictory: an inconsistent story.
2.
lacking agreement, as one thing with another or two or more things in relation to each other; at variance: a summary that is inconsistent with the previously stated facts.
3.
not consistent in principles, conduct, etc.: He's so inconsistent we never know if he'll be kind or cruel.
4.
acting at variance with professed principles.
5.
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in·con·sist·ent·ly, adverb
Synonyms
1. incoherent. 2. discrepant, disagreeing, irreconcilable. Inconsistent, incompatible, incongruous refer to things that are out of keeping with each other. That which is inconsistent involves variance, discrepancy, or even contradiction, especially from the point of view of truth, reason, or logic: His actions are inconsistent with his statements. Incompatible implies incapability of close association or harmonious relationship, as from differences of nature, character, temperament, and the like: actions incompatible with honesty of purpose; qualities that make two people incompatible. Something that is incongruous is inappropriate or out of keeping, often to the point of being ridiculous or absurd: Incongruous characters or situations frequently provide a basis for comedy.
1. incoherent. 2. discrepant, disagreeing, irreconcilable. Inconsistent, incompatible, incongruous refer to things that are out of keeping with each other. That which is inconsistent involves variance, discrepancy, or even contradiction, especially from the point of view of truth, reason, or logic: His actions are inconsistent with his statements. Incompatible implies incapability of close association or harmonious relationship, as from differences of nature, character, temperament, and the like: actions incompatible with honesty of purpose; qualities that make two people incompatible. Something that is incongruous is inappropriate or out of keeping, often to the point of being ridiculous or absurd: Incongruous characters or situations frequently provide a basis for comedy.
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Inconsistent
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So is incoherent. Does it mean:
| n: nguyen tac, nguon goc Ex: The fundamental principle guiding the signing parties in the TAC include the settlement of difference by peaceful means --gt; Cac nguyen tac co ban huong dan cac ben ki ket trong TAC bao gom giai quyet su khac nhau ba |
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inconsistent (ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | lacking in consistency, agreement, or compatibility; at variance |
| 2. | containing contradictory elements |
| 3. | irregular or fickle in behaviour or mood |
| 4. | maths Also: incompatible (of two or more equations) not having one common set of values of the variables: x + 2y = 5 and x + 2y = 6 are inconsistent |
| 5. | logic (of a set of propositions) enabling an explicit contradiction to be validly derived |
| incon'sistently | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
inconsistent
1646, "not agreeing in substance or form," from in- "not" + consistent (q.v.).
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Example sentences
The proposal is intended to achieve two inconsistent objectives.
And a doomsday scenario is inconsistent with the strength of equity markets.
Similarly, the growth is inconsistent with the contribution of fiscal stimulus which has turned negative lately.
Inconsistent brew temperature produces uneven results.
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