inconsistency
The state of being inconsistentThe state of being inconsistent.
» I've noticed inconsistencies in his stories.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The state of being inconsistent.
непослідо́вністьneposlidóvnistʹ, неузго́дженістьneuzhódženistʹ, невідпові́дністьnevidpovídnistʹ
(countable, uncountable)An incompatibility between two propositions that cannot both be true.
the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time
Examples
11 sentencesI've noticed inconsistencies in his stories.
Many languages have a lot of inconsistency.
There were a number of inconsistencies in the suspect's story.
ruВ рассказе подозреваемого было несколько несостыковок.
The inconsistencies in his story raise doubts about the truthfulness of his statements.
Though many praise this dictionary, it contains a large number of errors and inconsistencies.
deObwohl dieses Wörterbuch von vielen angepriesen wird, enthält es viele Fehler und Ungereimtheiten.
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 1
Forms
plural: inconsistencies| Singular | inconsistency |
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Synonyms
19 synonyms- the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time:incompatibilitymutual exclusivenessrepugnance
Antonyms
1 antonymsWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable