Inconsistency

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Pronunciation: /ɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/

Definitions of inconsistency

noun lack of consistency or agreement; inconsistency can refer to something that is not uniform or constant

Example Sentences

A1 The inconsistency in the instructions confused the students.

A2 The inconsistency in their opinions led to heated debates.

B1 The inconsistency in the company's policies created confusion among employees.

B2 The inconsistency in the data analysis raised doubts about the findings.

C1 The inconsistency in his behavior was a cause for concern among his colleagues.

C2 The inconsistency in her performance was evident to everyone.

adjective inconsistent - not staying the same throughout; not in agreement with something else

Example Sentences

A1 The inconsistency in his work schedule made it difficult for him to plan ahead.

A2 The inconsistency of her performance during the exam was surprising.

B1 The team's inconsistency in scoring goals is affecting their chances of winning the championship.

B2 The manager addressed the inconsistency in the company's policies to ensure better efficiency.

C1 The professor pointed out the inconsistency in the research findings, leading to a reevaluation of the study.

C2 The artist's work was criticized for its inconsistency in style and theme.

Examples of inconsistency in a Sentence

formal The inconsistency in the data is causing discrepancies in our analysis.

informal There's an inconsistency in the information provided, we need to double check.

slang The inconsistency in her story is sketchy, I don't trust it.

figurative The inconsistency in his behavior is like a puzzle with missing pieces.

Grammatical Forms of inconsistency

plural

inconsistencies

comparative

more inconsistent

superlative

most inconsistent

present tense

inconsistency

future tense

will be inconsistent

perfect tense

has been inconsistent

continuous tense

is being inconsistent

singular

inconsistency

positive degree

consistent

infinitive

to be inconsistent

gerund

inconsistently

participle

inconsistent

Origin and Evolution of inconsistency

First Known Use: 0014 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'inconsistency' originated from the Latin word 'inconsistentia', which is derived from the prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'consistentia' meaning 'consistency'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'inconsistency' has retained its original meaning of lacking consistency or coherence. It is commonly used in various contexts to describe situations or behaviors that are contradictory or not in agreement.