Inconsistent
Example: De resultaten van het onderzoek waren inconsistent en moeilijk te interpreteren.
Definition
"Inconsistent" describes something that lacks harmony or agreement, showing contradictions or variations that make it unreliable or difficult to interpret. For example, when research results are inconsistent, they do not follow a clear pattern or do not support a single conclusion.
Etymology
The word "inconsistent" comes from the Latin prefix 'in-' meaning 'not,' combined with 'consistent,' which derives from 'consistere,' meaning 'to stand together.' Thus, "inconsistent" literally means 'not standing together,' reflecting its meaning of lacking coherence or uniformity.
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"Inconsistent" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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