HeyRuaHow to say “inconsistency” in Irish
- Irish:
- neamhréir
- English:
- inconsistency, disagreement
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- feminine, second declension
- Pronunciation:
- “NYOW-rayr” /ˈnʲəunˌɾʲeːɾʲ/
- Plural:
- neamhréireanna (inconsistencies)
- Genitive singular:
- neamhréire, na neamhréire (e.g. cúis na neamhréire, the cause of the inconsistency)
- Genitive plural:
- neamhréireanna, na neamhréireanna (e.g. liosta na neamhréireanna, the list of inconsistencies)
What does “neamhréir” mean?
“Neamhréir” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- inconsistency
- A lack of agreement between things that should match, such as statements or figures.Also: discrepancy, incompatibility, contradiction.
1 other meaning: disagreement
- 2disagreement
- A state of not being in accord or harmony with someone or something.Also: discord, disharmony, variance.
“Neamhréir” with the article
The plural of inconsistency in Irish is neamhréireanna. Here is neamhréir after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Neamhréir” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using neamhréir, the Irish word for inconsistency.
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Inconsistency in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for inconsistency?
The Irish for inconsistency is neamhréir (pronounced “NYOW-rayr”). It’s a feminine noun and the plural is neamhréireanna. Depending on context it can also mean disagreement.
How do you pronounce neamhréir in Irish?
Neamhréir is said like “NYOW-rayr” (IPA /ˈnʲəunˌɾʲeːɾʲ/).
What is the plural of inconsistency in Irish?
The plural of neamhréir is neamhréireanna; with the article, na neamhréireanna means “the inconsistencies”. The genitive plural is neamhréireanna, as in liosta na neamhréireanna (the list of inconsistencies).
Does neamhréir have more than one meaning?
Yes. Neamhréir can mean inconsistency or disagreement, depending on context; the first is the most common.
How is neamhréir related to de réir?
Neamhréir is réir, 'accordance', with the negative prefix neamh-, so it means lack of accordance; i neamhréir le means 'at variance with', the opposite of de réir or i gcomhréir le.
