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单词 inconsistency
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inconsistency

noun
/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/
/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi/
(plural inconsistencies)
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  1. [uncountable, countable] if there is inconsistency between two statements, etc, they cannot both be true because they give the facts in a different way
    • inconsistency between A and B There is some inconsistency between the witnesses' evidence and their earlier statements.
    • inconsistency with something There are some inconsistencies with Baldwin's account.
    Topics Opinion and argumentc2
  1. [countable, uncountable] the fact of not matching a set of standards, ideas, etc.
    • I noticed a few minor inconsistencies in her argument.
    Topics Opinion and argumentc2
  1. [uncountable] (disapproving) the fact of tending to change too often and not stay the same
    • Farmed salmon avoids the inconsistency of ocean fish.
    opposite consistency (1)
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