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

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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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Anagrams for inconsistent »

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. Laura Lee:

   The Texas Department of Public Safety has offered inconsistent accounts of how law enforcement responded to the Uvalde tragedy, and its lack of transparency has stirred suspicion and frustration in a community that is still struggling with grief and shock, dPS has refused numerous requests by these news organizations even though it's clear under Texas law that the public is entitled to have access to these important public records. We ask that the court grant our petition so that the people of Texas can understand the truth about what happened.

2. Jefferson Davis:

   The people of the States now confederated.....believed that to remain longer in the Union would subject them to continuance of a disparaging discrimination, submission to which would be inconsistent with their welfare, and intolerable to a proud people. They therefore determined to sever its bounds and established a new Confederacy for themselves.

3. Defense Department spokesman Bill Urban:

   These excessive maritime claims are inconsistent with international law as reflected in the Law of the Sea Convention in that they purport to restrict the navigation rights that the United States and all states are entitled to exercise.

4. Zach Johnson:

   I thought I had a good routine, I thought it was consistent, I thought it was repeatable, but it was anything but that, it was extremely inconsistent, it was not thought out, it did not allow me to play at my best nor did it give me confidence and consistency shot-to-shot.

5. Jan Stone:

   Our children need consistency. And part of that consistency is coming to school and having the same schedule, although a substitute in the classroom may be a little inconsistent -- because you could have me, you could have Mrs. Smith tomorrow, you could have Mrs. Jones the next day -- they're still in their regular classroom.

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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
   https://chat.openai.com
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
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=inconsistent