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inconsistent

4 definitions • 5 examples
1
If a reason, idea, opinion, etc. is inconsistent, different parts of it do not agree, or it does not agree with something else:

Examples:

inconsistent with These findings are inconsistent with those of previous studies.
2
not staying the same in behaviour or quality:

Examples:

The teacher said that Alex's schoolwork was very inconsistent.
Problems arise if the parents' approach to discipline is inconsistent.
3
(of an argument or opinion) containing elements that are opposed and do not match, so that it is difficult to imagine how both can be true:

Examples:

These findings are inconsistent with those of previous studies.
4
changing in character; not staying the same:

Examples:

The team’s play is inconsistent – winning one day and losing the next.

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