adatkövetkezetlenség

Adatkövetkezetlenség is a Hungarian noun that refers to the state or quality of being inconsistent or lacking coherence. It describes situations in which data, policies, actions, or statements do not align with one another, leading to contradictions or unreliable outcomes. The word is commonly used in fields ranging from statistics to law to organizational behavior, where it may highlight errors, biases, or inefficiencies in information handling.

The term is composed of adat, meaning “data” or “custom,” and következetlen, the negative form of következetes, which translates to “consistent” or “conforming.” Thus adatkövetkezetlenség literally conveys “data inconsistency” or “lack of conformity.” It shares a semantic root with other Hungarian words such as következetés (consistency) and követnek, meaning “to follow.” From a linguistic standpoint, the suffix –lenség turns an adjective into a noun indicating a state or condition, similar to how English forms nouns from adjectives with -ness.

In practice, adatkövetkezetlenség surfaces when disparate data sets contain conflicting records, when an organization's policies contradict its stated values, or when an individual's actions fail to match their declared principles. Analysts often detect adatkövetkezetlenség through cross‑checking procedures and statistical validation. Addressing the issue typically involves standardizing data collection methods, revising policies to align with core objectives, or implementing oversight mechanisms to ensure that behavior remains coherent across contexts.