Meaning
inconsistency, discrepancy
- A lack of logical coherence, compatibility, or harmony; discrepancy.
In a sentence
Ci sono evidenti incongruenze tra le due testimonianze fornite alla polizia.
There are obvious inconsistencies between the two statements given to the police.
L'avvocato ha notato un'incongruenza nei dati del bilancio aziendale.
The lawyer noticed a discrepancy in the corporate balance sheet data.
Non vedi alcuna incongruenza logica nella sua spiegazione?
Don't you see any logical inconsistency in his explanation?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| incongruenza | feminine · singular |
| incongruenze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Synonym of 'incoerenza' or 'discrepanza'; frequent in formal analysis and critique.