Inconsistent vs Contradictory - What's the difference?
inconsistent | contradictory | Related terms |
That contradicts something, such as an argument.
That is itself a contradiction.
That is diametrically opposed to something.
* Addison
Mutually exclusive.
Tending to contradict or oppose, contrarious.
(logic) Any of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false.
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Inconsistent is a related term of contradictory.
As adjectives the difference between inconsistent and contradictory
is that inconsistent is not consistent while contradictory is that contradicts something, such as an argument.As a noun contradictory is
(logic) any of a pair of propositions, that cannot both be true or both be false.contradictory
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- Schemes contradictory to common sense.