Inconsonant — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /(ˌ)in-ˈkän(t)-s(ə-)nənt/ in·con·so·nant

Meaning & Definition of Inconsonant

Inconsonant (adjective)

  1. not consonant, discordant

Inconsonant (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not being in agreement or harmony

    "that is inconsonant with established judicial tradition"

    similar: clashing, conflicting, disagreeing, discordant, discrepant, incompatible, incongruous, inconsistent, inharmonious, mutually exclusive, repugnant, at odds, at variance
    related: irreconcilable, antagonistic, antipodal, antipodean, antithetical, contradictory, contrary, diametric, opposing, opposite
    opposite: accordant, agreeing, compatible, concordant, conformable (to), congruent, congruous, consistent, consonant, correspondent (with or to), harmonious, nonconflicting
    near: akin, like, similar

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Inconsonant

The most common words with a similar meaning to Inconsonant:

clashing, conflicting, disagreeing, discordant, discrepant, incompatible, incongruous, inconsistent, inharmonious, mutually exclusive, repugnant, at odds, at variance

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Inconsonant

Words with the opposite meaning of Inconsonant:

accordant, agreeing, compatible, concordant, conformable (to), congruent, congruous, consistent, consonant, correspondent (with or to), harmonious, nonconflicting

Related Words for Inconsonant

irreconcilable, antagonistic, antipodal, antipodean, antithetical, contradictory, contrary, diametric, opposing, opposite

Near Antonyms of Inconsonant

akin, like, similar

Origin & Etymology of Inconsonant

First known use: 1658

Frequently Asked Questions about Inconsonant

What does "Inconsonant" mean?

"Inconsonant" means not consonant, discordant. As an adjective, it is defined as: not consonant, discordant.

What is another word for "Inconsonant"?

Other words for "Inconsonant" include clashing, conflicting, disagreeing, discordant, discrepant, incompatible, incongruous and inconsistent. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Inconsonant" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Inconsonant"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Inconsonant". Common alternatives include clashing, conflicting, disagreeing, discordant, discrepant, incompatible, incongruous, inconsistent, inharmonious and mutually exclusive.

What is the opposite of "Inconsonant"?

Antonyms of "Inconsonant" include accordant, agreeing, compatible, concordant, conformable (to), congruent, congruous and consistent. Near antonyms include akin, like and similar.

How do you use "Inconsonant" in a sentence?

Examples of "Inconsonant" in a sentence: "that is inconsonant with established judicial tradition".

Is "Inconsonant" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Inconsonant" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Inconsonant"?

"Inconsonant" is pronounced /(ˌ)in-ˈkän(t)-s(ə-)nənt/ and divided into syllables as in·con·so·nant.

What is the origin of the word "Inconsonant"?

First known use: 1658.