inconsistent

Meanings

• adjective

  Not consistent; not in agreement or not regular in occurrence.

• adjective

  Not adhering to a set standard; untrustworthy or unreliable.

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Antonyms

consistent

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inconsistent
inconceivable , unconventional , preconception

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Variants

List of all variants of inconsistent that leads to same result
inconsistent , inconsistently

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Forms

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The verb form of inconsistent is 'inconsist'. The comparative form is 'more inconsistent' and the superlative form is 'most inconsistent'. The past tense and past participle of the verb are 'inconsisted'. The plural form is 'inconsistencies'. The uninflected form is used as a noun.

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Etymology

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From Old French inconseit, from in- 'not' + conseit 'thought, opinion'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'inconsistent' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. The famous paradox 'Liar Paradox' is an example of an inconsistent statement in logic.

3. Inconsistencies in quantum mechanics have led to the development of theories such as quantum decoherence and the many-worlds interpretation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Contradiction: A statement that asserts both the negation and affirmation of the same proposition.

2. Paradox: A statement that seems to defy logic or common sense, often leading to unexpected or seemingly contradictory results.

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Culture

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Inconsistent is a common term used in various fields, including mathematics, logic, philosophy, and psychology. In mathematics, an inconsistent system is one that contains contradictory statements. In logic, an inconsistent statement is one that cannot be true and false at the same time. In philosophy, inconsistency is a fundamental problem that has been the subject of much debate. In psychology, inconsistent behavior refers to behavior that is not in line with one's beliefs or values.

How to Memorize "inconsistent"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a set of rules or principles that are inconsistent with each other. Imagine trying to follow both rules at the same time and the confusion that arises.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word inconsistent with the image of a jigsaw puzzle with missing or mismatched pieces.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym I CANT REMEMBER, where I stands for 'inconsistent' and CAN'T REMEMBER represents the contradictory or conflicting information.

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