Definitions for inconsistent
ˌɪn kənˈsɪs təntin·con·sis·tent

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. inconsistentadjective

   displaying a lack of consistency

   "inconsistent statements cannot both be true at the same time"; "inconsistent with the roadmap"

2. inconsistentadjective

   not capable of being made consistent or harmonious

   "inconsistent accounts"

3. discrepant, inconsistentadjective

   not in agreement

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. inconsistentadjective

   not consistent

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Inconsistentadjective

   Etymology: in and consistent.

   1. Incompatible; not suitable; incongruous.

   Finding no kind of compliance, but sharp protestations against the demands, as inconsistent with conscience, justice, or religion, the conference broke off. Edward Hyde.

   Compositions of this nature, when thus restrained, shew that wisdom and virtue are far from being inconsistent with politeness and good humour. Joseph Addison, Freeholder.

   2. Contrary, so as that one infers the negation or destruction of the other.

   The idea of an infinite space or duration is very obscure and confused, because it is made up of two parts very different, if not inconsistent. John Locke.

   3. Absurd; having parts of which one destroys the other.

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1. inconsistent

   In classical deductive logic, a consistent theory is one that does not lead to a logical contradiction. The lack of contradiction can be defined in either semantic or syntactic terms. The semantic definition states that a theory is consistent if it has a model, i.e., there exists an interpretation under which all formulas in the theory are true. This is the sense used in traditional Aristotelian logic, although in contemporary mathematical logic the term satisfiable is used instead. The syntactic definition states a theory T {\displaystyle T} is consistent if there is no formula φ {\displaystyle \varphi } such that both φ {\displaystyle \varphi } and its negation ¬ φ {\displaystyle \lnot \varphi } are elements of the set of consequences of T {\displaystyle T} . Let A {\displaystyle A} be a set of closed sentences (informally "axioms") and ⟨ A ⟩ {\displaystyle \langle A\rangle } the set of closed sentences provable from A {\displaystyle A} under some (specified, possibly implicitly) formal deductive system. The set of axioms A {\displaystyle A} is consistent when φ , ¬ φ ∈ ⟨ A ⟩ {\displaystyle \varphi ,\lnot \varphi \in \langle A\rangle } for no formula φ {\displaystyle \varphi } .If there exists a deductive system for which these semantic and syntactic definitions are equivalent for any theory formulated in a particular deductive logic, the logic is called complete. The completeness of the sentential calculus was proved by Paul Bernays in 1918 and Emil Post in 1921, while the completeness of predicate calculus was proved by Kurt Gödel in 1930, and consistency proofs for arithmetics restricted with respect to the induction axiom schema were proved by Ackermann (1924), von Neumann (1927) and Herbrand (1931). Stronger logics, such as second-order logic, are not complete. A consistency proof is a mathematical proof that a particular theory is consistent. The early development of mathematical proof theory was driven by the desire to provide finitary consistency proofs for all of mathematics as part of Hilbert's program. Hilbert's program was strongly impacted by the incompleteness theorems, which showed that sufficiently strong proof theories cannot prove their own consistency (provided that they are in fact consistent). Although consistency can be proved by means of model theory, it is often done in a purely syntactical way, without any need to reference some model of the logic. The cut-elimination (or equivalently the normalization of the underlying calculus if there is one) implies the consistency of the calculus: since there is no cut-free proof of falsity, there is no contradiction in general.

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1. inconsistent

   Inconsistent broadly refers to the state of lacking stability in behavior, attitude, quality, performance, or any other characteristic. It describes a lack of continuity, contradictions, and fluctuations, not sticking to the same rules or principles throughout. It can refer to a lack of logical connection or coherence, where some aspects or elements do not match or align with others.

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1. Inconsistentadjective

   not consistent; showing inconsistency; irreconcilable; discordant; at variance, esp. as regards character, sentiment, or action; incompatible; incongruous; contradictory

2. Inconsistentadjective

   not exhibiting uniformity of sentiment, steadiness to principle, etc.; unequal; fickle; changeable

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

1. Inconsistent

   in-kon-sist′ent, adj. not consistent: not suitable or agreeing with: intrinsically incompatible: self-contradictory: changeable, fickle.—ns. Inconsist′ence, Inconsist′ency.—adv. Inconsist′ently.

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1. nonscientist

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of inconsistent in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of inconsistent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of inconsistent in a Sentence

1. Per Samuelson:

   It is a very important body that would be then saying that Sweden's actions are inconsistent with the European Convention on Human Rights. And it is international common practice to follow those decisions.

2. Mel Watt:

   To say that we should without a thorough analysis just increase G-fees ... I think was inconsistent with my responsibilities, We expect to provide a framework and the rational for it sometime during the first quarter of this coming year.

3. Channing Dungey:

   Roseanne’s Twitter statement is abhorrent, repugnant and inconsistent with our values, and we have decided to cancel her show.

4. Tyron Edwards:

   Science has sometimes been said to be opposed to faith, and inconsistent with it. But all science, in fact, rests on a basis of faith, for it assumes the permanence and uniformity of natural laws - a thing which can never be demonstrated

5. Karma Tshiteem:

   It is surprising and shocking, the attitude is totally inconsistent with Buddhist teachings.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=inconsistent
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Inconsistent
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=inconsistent
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inconsistent
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconsistent
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=inconsistent