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Inconsistency in Irish (Neamhréireacht): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage

‘neamhréireacht’ also means: irregularity

The Irish for inconsistency is neamhréireacht, a feminine noun.
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How to say “inconsistency” in Irish

Irish:
neamhréireacht
English:
inconsistency, irregularity
Word type:
noun
Gender:
feminine
Pronunciation:
“NYOWV-ray-rukht”  /ˈnʲaunˠˌɾʲeːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/
Various forms
Genitive singular:
neamhréireachta, na neamhréireachta (e.g. fadhb na neamhréireachta, the problem of inconsistency)

What does “neamhréireacht” mean?

“Neamhréireacht” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.

inconsistency
The state of not agreeing or not being consistent with something else.Also: discordance, incongruity, disagreement, discrepancy.
1 other meaning: irregularity
2irregularity
A lack of conformity or proportion, something that does not follow the expected pattern.Also: disproportion, nonconformity.

“Neamhréireacht” with the article

Here is neamhréireacht after the article (an t-alt).

an neamhréireacht
the inconsistency
No change after an

“Neamhréireacht” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using neamhréireacht, the Irish word for inconsistency.

Tá neamhréireacht idir an dá thuairisc.
There is an inconsistency between the two reports.
Thug an múinteoir faoi deara an neamhréireacht sa scéal.
The teacher noticed the inconsistency in the story.
Ní fhéadfaí an neamhréireacht sin a mhíniú.
That inconsistency could not be explained.
Is cúis imní dúinn méid na neamhréireachta.
The extent of the inconsistency worries us.
Bhí neamhréireacht ina chuid fianaise.
There was inconsistency in his evidence.
Cheartaigh siad gach neamhréireacht sna figiúirí.
They corrected every inconsistency in the figures.
Is léir an neamhréireacht idir a bhriathra agus a ghníomhartha.
The inconsistency between his words and actions is clear.

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Inconsistency in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for inconsistency?

The Irish for inconsistency is neamhréireacht (pronounced “NYOWV-ray-rukht”). It’s a feminine noun. Depending on context it can also mean irregularity.

How do you pronounce neamhréireacht in Irish?

Neamhréireacht is said like “NYOWV-ray-rukht” (IPA /ˈnʲaunˠˌɾʲeːɾʲəxt̪ˠ/).

Does neamhréireacht have a plural?

No plural form is given for neamhréireacht in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.

Does neamhréireacht have more than one meaning?

Yes. Neamhréireacht can mean inconsistency or irregularity, depending on context; the first is the most common.

How is 'neamhréireacht' related to 'neamhréir'?

'Neamhréir' means disagreement or being out of proportion (as in 'as neamhréir le'), while 'neamhréireacht' is the abstract noun, inconsistency or discordance.

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