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Definitions for: Inconsistent
[adj] not in agreement
[adj] displaying a lack of consistency; "inconsistent statements"; "inconsistent with the roadmap"
[adj] not capable of being made consistent or harmonious; "inconsistent accounts"
Webster (1913) Definition: In`con*sist"ent, a. [Pref. in- not + consistent:
cf. F. inconsistant.]
1. Not consistent; showing inconsistency; irreconcilable;
discordant; at variance, esp. 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.
Syn: Incompatible; incongruous; irreconcilable; discordant;
repugnant; contradictory.
Usage: 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.
Synonyms: at odds(p), conflicting, contradictory, discrepant, incompatible, incongruous, irreconcilable, self-contradictory, spotty, unconformable, uneven, unreconcilable, unreconciled
Antonyms: consistent
See Also: variable
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