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inconsistency

 

[ ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in data analysis

Lack of uniformity or agreement in data or sources.

Synonyms

discrepancy, disparity, variation

Examples of usage

  • There was an inconsistency in the data provided by the two sources.
  • The inconsistency in the measurements led to discrepancies in the analysis.
Context #2 | Noun

in behavior

Lack of stability or predictability in behavior or actions.

Synonyms

fickleness, unreliability, volatility

Examples of usage

  • Her inconsistency in following through with her promises was frustrating.
  • The inconsistency in his behavior made it difficult to trust him.
Context #3 | Noun

in quality

Lack of uniformity or reliability in quality.

Synonyms

fluctuation, unevenness, variability

Examples of usage

  • The inconsistency in the product's quality raised concerns among consumers.
  • The inconsistency in service delivery affected customer satisfaction.

Translations

Translations of the word "inconsistency" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inconsistência

🇮🇳 असंगति

🇩🇪 Inkonsistenz

🇮🇩 ketidakkonsistenan

🇺🇦 неконсистентність

🇵🇱 niekonsekwencja

🇯🇵 不一致

🇫🇷 incohérence

🇪🇸 inconsistencia

🇹🇷 tutarsızlık

🇰🇷 불일치

🇸🇦 عدم الاتساق

🇨🇿 nekonzistence

🇸🇰 nekonzistentnosť

🇨🇳 不一致

🇸🇮 neskladnost

🇮🇸 ósamræmi

🇰🇿 үйлесімсіздік

🇬🇪 შეუსაბამობა

🇦🇿 uyğunsuzluq

🇲🇽 inconsistencia

Etymology

The word 'inconsistency' originated from the Latin word 'inconsistentia', which means 'incongruity' or 'disagreement'. It first appeared in the English language in the 16th century. Over time, its usage expanded to various fields, including data analysis, behavior, and quality assessment. The concept of inconsistency plays a crucial role in highlighting discrepancies, unreliability, and variability in different contexts.

See also: consist, consistency, consistent, consistently.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,617, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.