Inconsistency

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnkənˈsɪstənsiː/

Inconsistency (noun)

  1. When things do not agree with each other, or when the same idea changes from one time to another.
  2. A lack of steady behaviour or results, so actions or performance vary instead of staying the same.
  3. A problem where information or measurements do not fit together, making conclusions less reliable.

Examples

  • The report has an inconsistency that confuses readers.
  • Her story shows an inconsistency with the evidence.