Definition

Not in agreement or harmony; lacking compatibility or harmony with something else.

Example

The two ideas presented in the meeting were inconsonant, leading to confusion among the team members.

Conversation

I was thinking about our plans for the weekend, and they seem a bit inconsonant with what we usually do.

Yeah, I noticed that too; it feels like we're trying something completely different.

Exactly! I wonder if we should stick to our usual activities instead.

That might be best, especially since we usually have so much fun with them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inconsonant is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "consonant" (from Latin "consonans", meaning sounding together). The word describes something that does not sound together or is not in harmony.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being in contrast to things that 'sound together' ('consonant'). This helps you remember that inconsonant refers to things that are not in harmony.

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