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inconsistency

/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/
in · con · sis · ten · cy ˌɪn · kən · ˈsɪs · tən · si
English Definition
n. the quality of being inconsistent or not staying the same
中文释义
不一致，矛盾
Significado en Español
inconsistencia
한국어 뜻
불일치, 모순
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự không nhất quán, mâu thuẫn
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Example Sentence

The report contains several inconsistencies.

这份报告中存在几处不一致的地方。

Synonyms
discrepancy contradiction variance
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “inconsistency”:

  1. A uniformity
  2. B contradiction
  3. C stability
  4. D consistency
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B — contradiction. “inconsistency” means n. the quality of being inconsistent or not staying the same

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The sharp detective noticed a clear ______ between the two different stories.

  1. A agreement
  2. B inconsistency
  3. C match
  4. D harmony
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B — inconsistency. “inconsistency” means n. the quality of being inconsistent or not staying the same

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Common questions about “inconsistency”

What does “inconsistency” mean?

inconsistency — n. the quality of being inconsistent or not staying the same. In Chinese: 不一致，矛盾.

How do you pronounce “inconsistency”?

inconsistency is pronounced /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/. It breaks into 5 syllables: in · con · sis · ten · cy.

How do you use “inconsistency” in a sentence?

The report contains several inconsistencies. (这份报告中存在几处不一致的地方。)

What are synonyms for “inconsistency”?

discrepancy, contradiction, variance — all close in meaning to inconsistency (n. the quality of being inconsistent or not staying the same).

Is “inconsistency” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. inconsistency appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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