inconsistently-directed
|in-con-sist-ent-ly-di-rect-ed|
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/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstəntli dɪˈrɛktɪd/
lacking steady guidance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inconsistently-directed' originates from the combination of 'inconsistent' and 'directed'. 'Inconsistent' comes from Latin 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'consistere' meaning 'stand firm'. 'Directed' comes from Latin 'directus', meaning 'straight' or 'guided'.
Historical Evolution
'Inconsistent' evolved from the Latin 'inconsistens', while 'directed' evolved from the Latin 'directus'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'inconsistent' meant 'not standing firm', and 'directed' meant 'guided'. Together, they describe something not guided in a firm or steady manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/06/17 12:30