inconsistently-backed
|in-con-sist-ent-ly-backed|
/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstəntli-bækt/
unreliable support
Etymology
'inconsistently-backed' originates from the combination of 'inconsistent' and 'backed', where 'inconsistent' comes from Latin 'inconsistens', meaning 'not standing firm', and 'backed' from Old English 'bæc', meaning 'support'.
'inconsistently-backed' evolved from the combination of 'inconsistent' and 'backed', reflecting a modern usage to describe support that is not steady or reliable.
Initially, 'inconsistent' meant 'not standing firm', and 'backed' meant 'supported'. Together, they evolved to describe support that is not steady or reliable.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
supported or reinforced in a manner that lacks consistency or uniformity.
The project was inconsistently-backed, leading to numerous delays.
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Last updated: 2025/07/10 18:40