inconsonant — not in agreement or harmony; inconsistent
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not in agreement or harmony; inconsistent
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈkɑːnsənənt/
Korean meaning: 일치하지 않는, 모순되는, 조화롭지 않은
Korean pronunciation: 인**칸**서넌트
Example Sentences
- The politician's luxurious lifestyle was inconsonant with his campaign promises about helping the poor.
- His claim to be on a diet was inconsonant with the three pizza boxes in his room.
- The cheerful music was inconsonant with the somber mood of the memorial service.
inconsonant
ADJECTIVE//ɪnˈkɑːnsənənt//
not in agreement or harmony; inconsistent
a violinist plays energetically while reading sheet music, but her musical notes clash horribly with the rest of the orchestra. The conductor waves his baton frantically, trying to bring harmony to the performance. The violinist continues playing her own rhythm, completely out of sync with the gentle classical piece. Other orchestra members wince and cover their ears as the discordant sounds fill the air. Some musicians stop playing entirely and stare at the violinist in confusion. musical elements that are not in agreement or harmony with each other
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin inconsonans, formed by combining the negative prefix in- with consonare meaning 'to sound together' or 'to harmonize'.
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📝Examples
“The politician's luxurious lifestyle was inconsonant with his campaign promises about helping the poor.”
“His claim to be on a diet was inconsonant with the three pizza boxes in his room.”
“The cheerful music was inconsonant with the somber mood of the memorial service.”
“Her peaceful philosophy was inconsonant with her aggressive driving habits.”
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