inconsistent
UK/ɪnkən'sɪst(ə)nt/US/.inkәn'sistәnt/
A2
Definitions
adj.
Not staying the same; erratic
不一致的，前后不一的
adj.
Not in agreement with something else; contradictory
与……矛盾的，相抵触的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedin-not, opposite of
+
consistenttogether, with
=inconsistent
in- (not) + consistent = not consistent. Either changing unpredictably or clashing with something else.
Common Collocations
- 1.inconsistent with与……矛盾
- 2.inconsistent behavior前后不一的行为
Example Sentences
- 1.
His grades have been wildly inconsistent this year.
- 2.
Her story was inconsistent with the evidence.