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consistently-altered

|con-sist-ent-ly-al-tered|

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/kənˈsɪstəntli ˈɔltərd/

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/kənˈsɪstəntli ˈɔːltəd/

regularly changed

Etymology
Etymology Information

'consistently-altered' originates from the combination of 'consistent' and 'altered'. 'Consistent' comes from Latin 'consistere', meaning 'to stand firm', and 'altered' comes from Latin 'alterare', meaning 'to change'.

Historical Evolution

'Consistent' evolved from the Latin 'consistere' through Old French 'consister', and 'altered' evolved from Latin 'alterare' through Old French 'alterer'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'consistent' meant 'standing firm', and 'altered' meant 'changed'. Together, they convey the idea of something that is regularly changed.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

changed in a manner that is regular and uniform over time.

The consistently-altered schedule made it easier for everyone to plan their day.

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Last updated: 2025/03/25 01:16