inconsistency

noun in·con·sis·ten·cy \ˌin-kən-ˈsis-tən(t)-sē\

Definition of INCONSISTENCY

: an instance of being inconsistent

: the quality or state of being inconsistent

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INCONSISTENCY Defined for Kids

noun in·con·sis·ten·cy \ˌin-kən-ˈsi-stən-sē\

plural in·con·sis·ten·cies

: the quality or state of not being in agreement or not being regular <The team's biggest problem is inconsistency.>

: something that is not in agreement or not regular <There are inconsistencies in her story.>

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