What does inconsistent mean?
Definitions for inconsistent
ˌɪn kənˈsɪs təntin·con·sis·tent
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Princeton's WordNet
inconsistentadjective
displaying a lack of consistency
"inconsistent statements cannot both be true at the same time"; "inconsistent with the roadmap"
inconsistentadjective
not capable of being made consistent or harmonious
"inconsistent accounts"
discrepant, inconsistentadjective
not in agreement
Wiktionary
inconsistentadjective
not consistent
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Inconsistentadjective
Etymology: in and consistent.
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.
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.
Wikipedia
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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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.
Webster Dictionary
Inconsistentadjective
not consistent; showing inconsistency; irreconcilable; discordant; at variance, esp. as regards character, sentiment, or action; incompatible; incongruous; contradictory
Inconsistentadjective
not exhibiting uniformity of sentiment, steadiness to principle, etc.; unequal; fickle; changeable
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
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.
Anagrams for inconsistent »
nonscientist
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of inconsistent in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of inconsistent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of inconsistent in a Sentence
The timing of this charge, on the eve of Tish James ' announcing Tish James ' run for Governor, is highly suspect and should give all of us pause that the heavy hand of politics is behind this decision, we expect clear-headed people will make better decisions going forward, but should this case move forward we are prepared to vigorously defend the Governor and challenge every aspect of the specious, inconsistent and uncorroborated allegations made against him.
It is inconsistent with our American values to separate these children from their parents.
Absurdity. A statement or belief manifestly inconsistent with one's own opinion.
Indiscriminate bombing where we don't care if we are killing innocents or combatants is just inconsistent with our values.
These false allegations distract from the important work of finding solutions to a complex public health crisis by placing blame where it does not belong. Government data consistently makes clear that our nation's opioid crisis is growing rapidly because of illicit fentanyl and heroin smuggled in from China and Mexico, we strongly deny these allegations, which are inconsistent with the factual record, and will vigorously defend against them.
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- تتعار� Arabic
- inkonsistentGerman
- ασυνεπήςGreek
- inconsecuente, inconsistenteSpanish
- epäkonsistentti, inkonsistentti, epäjohdonmukainenFinnish
- incompatible, incohérentFrench
- mì-chòrdailScottish Gaelic
- következetlen, inkonzisztensHungarian
- לא עקביHebrew
- შეუთავსებელიGeorgian
- inconsequentDutch
- inconsistentePortuguese
- neconsistent, inconsistentRomanian
- рассогласованныйRussian
- tutarsızTurkish
- непослідовнийUkrainian
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