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Definition of Inconsistent

1. Adjective. Displaying a lack of consistency. "Inconsistent with the roadmap"

2. Adjective. Not capable of being made consistent or harmonious. "Inconsistent accounts"

3. Adjective. Not in agreement.

Definition of Inconsistent

1. a. Not consistent; showing inconsistency; irreconcilable; discordant; at variance, esp. as regards character, sentiment, or action; incompatible; incongruous; contradictory.

Definition of Inconsistent

1. Adjective. not consistent ¹

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Definition of Inconsistent

1. [adj]

Medical Definition of Inconsistent

1. 1. Not consistent; showing inconsistency; irreconcilable; discordant; at variance, especially. As regards character, sentiment, or action; incompatible; incongruous; contradictory. "Compositions of this nature . . . Show that wisdom and virtue are far from being inconsistent with politeness and good humor." (Addison) 2. Not exhibiting uniformity of sentiment, steadiness to principle, etc.; unequal; fickle; changeable. "Ah, how unjust to nature, and himself, Is thoughtless, thankless, inconsistent man." (Young) Synonym: Incompatible, incongruous, irreconcilable, discordant, repugnant, contradictory. Inconsistent, Incongruous, Incompatible. Things are incongruous when they are not suited to each other, so that their union is unbecoming; inconsistent when they are opposed to each other, so as render it improper or wrong; incompatible when they can not coexist, and it is therefore impossible to unite them. Habitual levity of mind is incongruous with the profession of a clergyman; it is inconsistent with his ordination vows; it is incompatible with his permanent usefulness. Incongruity attaches to the modes and qualities of things; incompatibility attaches to their essential attributes; inconsistency attaches to the actions, sentiments, etc, of men. Origin: Pref. In- not + consistent: cf. F. Inconsistant. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Inconsistent

inconsequentially inconsequentialness inconsequently inconsequentness inconsiderable inconsiderably inconsideracy inconsiderate inconsiderately inconsiderateness

inconsideration inconsistence inconsistences inconsistencies inconsistency inconsistent (current term) inconsistently inconsistentness inconsisting inconsolable

inconsolableness inconsolably inconsolate inconsonance inconsonances inconsonant inconspicuous inconspicuously inconspicuousness inconstance

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