inconsistentness

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

inconsistent +‎ -ness

Noun[edit]

inconsistentness (uncountable)

  1. The quality of being inconsistent.
    Antonym: consistentness
    • 1904, Helen Reimensnyder Martin, Tillie: A Mennonite Maid; a Story of the Pennsylvania Dutch, page 113:
      But can't you see the inconsistentness of the plain people? Now a New Mennonite he says his conscience won't leave him wear grand [wear worldly dress] but he 'll make his livin' in Lancaster city by keepin' a jew'lry- store.

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