Antonyms for inconsistency


Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-kuh n-sis-tuh n-see
Phonetic Transcription : ˌɪn kənˈsɪs tən si


Definition of inconsistency

Origin :
  • 1640s, from in- (1) "not, opposite of" + consistency. Related: Inconsistencies.
  • noun discrepancy
Example sentences :
  • But Baxter had no reason to regret the inconsistency of his precept and example.
  • Extract from : « The Works of Whittier, Volume VI (of VII) » by John Greenleaf Whittier
  • Martin thought the inconsistency a part of his weakness and decay.
  • Extract from : « Life And Adventures Of Martin Chuzzlewit » by Charles Dickens
  • May I thus give the mildest rebuke to your inconsistency of conduct?
  • Extract from : « Slavery Ordained of God » by Rev. Fred A. Ross, D.D.
  • Such is the inconsistency and weakness of our natures—of my nature, I should say.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • And inconsistency with themselves.nature in it than of Claude.
  • Extract from : « Modern Painters Volume I (of V) » by John Ruskin
  • The inconsistency of my scheme with my character made me tremble.
  • Extract from : « The Memoirs of Cardinal de Retz, Complete » by Jean Francois Paul de Gondi, Cardinal de Retz
  • And here we may be charged with inconsistency in making the proposal at all.
  • Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato
  • I admit the appearance of inconsistency in what I am saying; but there may not be any real inconsistency after all.
  • Extract from : « Phaedo » by Plato
  • There is no consistency in the contents of his mind, and inconsistency does not distress him.
  • Extract from : « History of Religion » by Allan Menzies
  • There was an inconsistency in it all that was perplexing, but not so perplexing as to spoil the pleasure of it.
  • Extract from : « The Coast of Bohemia » by William Dean Howells

Synonyms for inconsistency

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