inconsistency meaning
inconsistency :
difference, mismatch
noun
▪ There is an inconsistency in his story.
▪ There is a difference in his story.
▪ The inconsistency made the report confusing.
▪ The mismatch made the report confusing.
paraphrasing
▪ discrepancy – difference
▪ variation – mismatch
▪ contradiction – opposite
▪ deviation – departure
Pronunciation
inconsistency [ˌɪnˌkɒn.sɪˈstɛn.si]
The stress is on the third syllable 'sten' and sounds like 'in-kon-sis-TEN-see'.
Common phrases and grammar about inconsistency
inconsistency - Common meaning
noun
difference, mismatch
Part of Speech Changes for "inconsistency"
▪ inconsistencies (plural noun) – multiple differences or mismatches
▪ inconsistent (adjective) – not staying the same or not matching
Common Expressions with "inconsistency"
▪ show inconsistency – display a mismatch
▪ address inconsistency – deal with a difference
▪ identify inconsistency – find a mismatch
▪ reduce inconsistency – lessen the difference
Important examples of inconsistency in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, inconsistency refers to a lack of agreement or harmony in information.
Example of a confusing word: inconsiderate (thoughtless)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC grammar questions, inconsistency is used as a noun to describe mismatched information.
inconsistency
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
maintain consistency
keep things the same
hidden inconsistency
a secret difference
Differences between similar words and inconsistency
inconsistency
,
discrepancy
differences
inconsistency is used to describe a general lack of agreement, while discrepancy often refers to a specific difference or error in details.
inconsistency
,
variation
differences
inconsistency refers to a general lack of agreement, while variation indicates a change or difference in form.
Words with the same origin as inconsistency
The origin of inconsistency
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
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inconsistency
1978
difference, mismatch
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