inconsistency

3 definitions • 4 examples

the fact of containing some ideas, statements, arguments, etc. that do not agree with others, or something such as an idea, statement, or argument that has this quality:

There are a few inconsistencies in what you've written.

There is some inconsistency between the theory and the practice.

the fact that someone or something cannot be trusted to stay the same in behaviour or quality in all situations:

Logan showed his inconsistency in missing half his kicks.

a situation in which two things do not match and are opposed:

[ C ] There appear to be inconsistencies in her alibi.