inconsistence

noun

in·​con·​sis·​tence ˌin-kən-ˈsi-stən(t)s How to pronounce inconsistence (audio)

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And the main driver of the inconsistences seems to be due to contractual obligations and profits. Jake Frederico, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2023 Very inconsistent with practices, which led to inconsistence with games. Percy Allen, The Seattle Times, 31 July 2018 This reduces the risk of side effects such as urinary inconsistence and erectile dysfunction. Houston Chronicle, 23 Apr. 2018 What's also surprising is how many citizens and leaders in our government are not aware of the loopholes and inconsistences in our firearms laws. Anchorage Daily News, 22 Mar. 2018 All of these things lead to inconsistences within the lineup. Atlanta United Fc, ajc, 8 Sep. 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1643, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of inconsistence was in 1643

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“Inconsistence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inconsistence. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

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