inconsistently-given
|in-con-sist-ent-ly-giv-en|
/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstəntli ˈɡɪvən/
irregular provision
Etymology
'inconsistently-given' originates from the combination of 'inconsistent' and 'given', where 'inconsistent' comes from Latin 'inconsistens', meaning 'not standing together', and 'given' is the past participle of 'give', from Old English 'giefan'.
'inconsistently-given' evolved from the combination of 'inconsistent' and 'given', which were used separately in Middle English and later combined in modern English.
Initially, 'inconsistent' meant 'not standing together', and 'given' meant 'bestowed'. Over time, the combination evolved to describe something provided in a non-uniform manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describes something that is provided or presented in a manner lacking uniformity or regularity.
The instructions were inconsistently-given, leading to confusion among the team.
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Last updated: 2025/05/02 05:23