dependably-consistent
|de-pend-a-bly-con-sist-ent|
/dɪˈpɛndəbli kənˈsɪstənt/
reliably steady
Etymology
'dependably-consistent' is a compound word formed from 'dependable' and 'consistent'. 'Dependable' originates from the Latin word 'dependere', meaning 'to hang down' or 'to rely on', while 'consistent' comes from the Latin 'consistere', meaning 'to stand firm'.
'Dependably-consistent' combines the qualities of being reliable and steady, evolving from the individual meanings of 'dependable' and 'consistent'.
Initially, 'dependable' meant 'able to be relied on', and 'consistent' meant 'standing firm'. Together, they evolved to describe something or someone that is reliably steady.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
reliable and steady in performance or behavior.
The team was dependably-consistent in their performance throughout the season.
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Last updated: 2025/03/28 10:51