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Inconsistency vs Irregularity - What's the difference?

inconsistency | irregularity |

As nouns the difference between inconsistency and irregularity

is that inconsistency is the state of being inconsistent while irregularity is (countable) an instance of being irregular.

inconsistency

English

Noun

(inconsistencies)
  • The state of being inconsistent
  • (logic) an incompatibility between two propositions that cannot both be true

    • Synonyms

    * contrariety, * deviation, * difference * disagreement * disparity * disproportion * disproportionateness * dissimilarity * dissonance * divergence * incongruity * inconsonance * inequality * paradox * unlikeness * variance

    Antonyms

    * consistency

    irregularity

    English

    Noun

  • (countable) An instance of being irregular.
  • (uncountable) The state or condition of being irregular, or the extent to which something is irregular.
  • (countable) An object or event that is not regular or ordinary.
    • an irregularity of surface
  • (countable) A violation of rules.
    • An investigation of the irregularities in the company's accounts uncovered a large-scale fraud.

    Related terms

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    Antonyms

    * regularity