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inconsistent

/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/
in · con · sis · tent ˌɪn · kən · ˈsɪs · tənt
English Definition
adj. not staying the same throughout
中文释义
不一致的,前后矛盾的
Significado en Español
inconsistente
한국어 뜻
일관성 없는, 모순되는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không nhất quán, mâu thuẫn
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Example Sentence

His statements were inconsistent with the evidence.

他的说法与证据不一致。

Synonyms
contradictory erratic variable
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “inconsistent”:

  1. A uniform
  2. B erratic
  3. C steady
  4. D consistent
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B — erratic. “inconsistent” means adj. not staying the same throughout

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

His grades were quite ______, sometimes excellent and sometimes very poor.

  1. A steady
  2. B constant
  3. C inconsistent
  4. D reliable
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C — inconsistent. “inconsistent” means adj. not staying the same throughout

Common questions about “inconsistent”

What does “inconsistent” mean?

inconsistent — adj. not staying the same throughout. In Chinese: 不一致的,前后矛盾的.

How do you pronounce “inconsistent”?

inconsistent is pronounced /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənt/. It breaks into 4 syllables: in · con · sis · tent.

How do you use “inconsistent” in a sentence?

His statements were inconsistent with the evidence. (他的说法与证据不一致。)

What are synonyms for “inconsistent”?

contradictory, erratic, variable — all close in meaning to inconsistent (adj. not staying the same throughout).

Is “inconsistent” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

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