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Definition of Inconsistent
1. Adjective. Displaying a lack of consistency. "Inconsistent with the roadmap"
Also: Variable
Antonyms: Consistent
Derivative terms: Inconsistency
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
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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
Literary usage of Inconsistent
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. United States Supreme Court Reportsby Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company, United States Supreme Court by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company, United States Supreme Court (1882)
"But such a power is necessarily • 46 excluded, because it le inconsistent with
the main and leading intention of the parties, and it is inconsistent ..."
2. Supreme Court Reporter by Robert Desty, United States Supreme Court, West Publishing Company (1918)
"The Judgment below Is reversed and toe cause remanded for further proceedings
not inconsistent with this opinion. Reversed and remanded. ..."
3. South Eastern Reporter by West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, West Publishing Company, South Carolina Supreme Court (1921)
"Executors and administrators <S=>II5—Must not do any act inconsistent with interest
of estate; when purchasing property Individually after foreclosure in ..."
4. International Law: A Treatise by Lassa Oppenheim (1920)
"An obligation inconsistent with obligations under treaties previously concluded
by one State with with other another cannot be the object of a treaty with a ..."
5. Statutes and Statutory Construction: Including a Discussion of Legislative ...by Jabez Gridley Sutherland by Jabez Gridley Sutherland (1904)
"Apparent exceptions to the general rule — Effect of express repeal of inconsistent
acts and parts of acts.— Where the revising act prescribes its operation ..."
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