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Inconsistence

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstəns/

Definitions

  • The quality or state of being inconsistent.
  • Lack of consistency, uniformity, or steadiness.

Usage Examples

  • There was a clear inconsistence in his statements.
  • Policy inconsistence can lead to confusion among the public.
  • The machine's performance showed frequent inconsistence.

Etymology

From Latin in- meaning 'not' + consistentia, from consistere meaning 'to stand firm.'

Synonyms

  • Inconsistency
  • Irregularity
  • Instability
  • Variability

Antonyms

  • Consistency
  • Uniformity
  • Stability
  • Dependability

Translations

LanguageTranslationPronunciation
SpanishInconsistencia/inkonsisˈtensja/
FrenchIncohérence/ɛ̃kɔeʁɑ̃s/
GermanUnstimmigkeit/ˈʊnʃtɪmɪçkaɪt/
Hindiअसंगति/asangati/
Chinese不一致/bù yī zhì/
Arabicعدم الاتساق/ʿadam al-ittisāq/
Russianнесоответствие/nʲɪsəɐtˈvʲetstvʲɪjə/
Japanese不一致/fuicchi/
Korean불일치/bul-ilchi/
PortugueseInconsistência/ĩkõsɪʃˈtẽsjɐ/
Tamilஒற்றுமையின்மை/oṟṟumaiyiṉmai/
Teluguఅసమంజసత/asamāñjasata/
Bengaliঅসঙ্গতি/ɔʃɔŋgɔti/
Marathiअसंगती/asaṅgatī/
Kannadaಅಸಮಂಜಸತೆ/asaman̄jasate/
Malayalamഅസംഗത/asaṅgata/
Gujaratiઅસંગતતા/asaṅgatatā/
Punjabiਅਸੰਗਤਤਾ/asaṅgatatā/
Odiaଅସଙ୍ଗତି/asaṅgati/
Urduبے ربطی/be rabti/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

British and American pronunciations are generally identical: /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstəns/.

Historical Usage

Used in formal writings as early as the 16th century, particularly in philosophical and theological contexts to indicate contradictions or logical failures.

Cultural Nuances

Viewed negatively in cultures valuing precision and dependability. In literature, often used to highlight character flaws or narrative dissonance.

More Information

"Inconsistence" is often used interchangeably with "inconsistency" though it is less common. It is favored in some academic and philosophical texts where logical or rhetorical coherence is analyzed. The term can apply to data, behavior, speech, and systems, underscoring a failure to maintain continuity or harmony.

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