Definitions for: Inconsistency


[n] the quality of being inconsistent and lacking a harmonious uniformity among things or parts
[n] the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time



Webster (1913) Definition: In`con*sist"en*cy, n.; pl. Inconsistencies.
[Cf. F. inconsistance.]
1. The quality or state of being inconsistent; discordance in
respect to sentiment or action; such contrariety between
two things that both can not exist or be true together;
disagreement; incompatibility.

There is a perfect inconsistency between that which
is of debt and that which is of free gift. --South.

2. Absurdity in argument ore narration; incoherence or
irreconcilability in the parts of a statement, argument,
or narration; that which is inconsistent.

If a man would register all his opinions upon love,
politics, religion, and learning, what a bundle of
inconsistencies and contradictions would appear at
last! --Swift.

3. Want of stability or uniformity; unsteadiness;
changeableness; variableness.

Mutability of temper, and inconsistency with
ourselves, is the greatest weakness of human nature.
--Addison.

Synonyms: incompatibility, mutual exclusiveness, repugnance

Antonyms: consistence, consistency

See Also: contradictoriness, nonuniformity

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