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10 Language-to-English DictionariesInconsistent
/ˌɪn.kənˈsɪs.tənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Not compatible or in keeping with; lacking consistency.
"The results of the experiment were inconsistent, leading to questions about the methodology." - 2
Characterized by a lack of regularity or uniformity.
"His inconsistent attendance made it difficult for the team to rely on him."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'inconsistent' originates from the Latin root 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'consistens', the present participle of 'consistere', meaning 'to stand together'. It evolved through Middle French before entering English in the late 16th century, reflecting a shift in meaning towards lack of agreement or harmony.
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incohérent
Transliteration: ɛ̃.kɔ.e.ʁɑ̃
"Les résultats de l'expérience étaient incohérents."
inkonsistent
Transliteration: ɪn.kɔn.zɪˈstɛnt
"Die Ergebnisse waren inkonsistent."
incoerente
Transliteration: inko.eˈrɛnte
"I risultati erano incoerenti."
inconsistente
Transliteration: inkon.sisˈtente
"Los resultados fueron inconsistentes."
inconsistente
Transliteration: ĩkõsĩˈstẽtʃi
"Os resultados foram inconsistentes."
असंगत
Transliteration: asaṅgata
"परिणाम असंगत थे।"
不一致
Transliteration: bù yīzhì
"实验结果不一致。"
일관성이 없는
Transliteration: il-gwanseong-i eobsneun
"실험 결과가 일관성이 없었다."
一貫性がない
Transliteration: ikkansei ga nai
"実験結果は一貫性がなかった。"
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