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inconsistent(dictionary)
inconsistent(dictionary)

inconsistent (iou)



inconsistent adjective & noun. M17.
[from IN-3 + CONSISTENT adjective.]
A. adjective.
I.
Not in keeping, discordant, at variance. Foll. by with, to. M17.
H. A. L. Fisher Privileges are freely granted.., which are inconsistent with the exercise of state authority.
b. Of two or more things: incompatible, incongruous. M17.
P. F. Boller I always thought that the sword and the gospel were utterly inconsistent.
Lacking harmony between different parts or elements; self-contradictory. M17.
J. Galsworthy His feelings were too mixed, too inconsistent for expression.
Of a person: not consistent in thought or action; acting at variance with principles or former conduct. E18.
E. Young Ah! how unjust to nature, and himself, Is thoughtless, thankless, inconsistent man!
II.
Of a substance: not solid or firm, fluid. L17-M19.
b. noun. In pl. Inconsistent things, acts, or statements. M17.
F. Bowen Two Inconsistents..cannot both be true.
inconsistently adverb M17.