inconsistency — [[t]ɪ̱nkənsɪ̱stənsi[/t]] inconsistencies 1) N UNCOUNT (disapproval) If you refer to someone s inconsistency, you are criticizing them for not behaving in the same way every time a similar situation occurs. His worst fault was his inconsistency … English dictionary
Time preference — In economics, time preference (or discounting ) pertains to how large a premium a consumer will place on enjoyment nearer in time over more remote enjoyment.There is no absolute distinction that separates high and low time preference, only… … Wikipedia
inconsistency — noun 1. the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time • Syn: ↑incompatibility, ↑mutual exclusiveness, ↑repugnance • Derivationally related forms: ↑repugn (for: ↑repugnance), ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Dynamic inconsistency — In economics, dynamic inconsistency, or time inconsistency, describes a situation where a decision maker s preferences change over time in such a way that what is preferred at one point in time is inconsistent with what is preferred at another… … Wikipedia
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Concepts in the Wheel of Time series — This article is about the concepts and terminology in Robert Jordan s fantasy fiction series The Wheel of Time .One Power (True Source)Items of Power Angreal are items of the One Power which enable the user to draw more of the One Power than they … Wikipedia
The House (The Keys to the Kingdom) — The House is a domain that serves as the center of the universe in the Keys to the Kingdom series by Australian author Garth Nix. Anything in creation not in the House, such as earth (the solar system and indeed this universe), is part of the… … Wikipedia
Terminal illness — is a medical term popularized in the 20th century to describe an active and malignant disease that cannot be cured or adequately treated and that is reasonably expected to result in the death of the patient. This term is more commonly used for… … Wikipedia
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Henry F. Ashurst — Infobox Senator | name=Henry F. Ashurst nationality=American jr/sr=United States Senator state=Arizona party=Democratic term start=March 27, 1912 term end=January 3, 1941 preceded=None succeeded=Ernest W. McFarland date of birth=September 13,… … Wikipedia
