inconsistently
|in-con-sist-ent-ly|
B2
/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstəntli/
(inconsistent)
lacking consistency
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inconsistent' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inconsistens,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'consistens' meant 'standing firm.'
Historical Evolution
'inconsistens' transformed into the French word 'inconsistant,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inconsistent' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not standing firm,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking consistency or uniformity.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not consistent or uniform.
The data was recorded inconsistently, leading to errors in the analysis.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45