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inconsistently-made

|in-con-sist-ent-ly-made|

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/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstəntli meɪd/

lacking uniformity

Etymology
Etymology Information

'inconsistently-made' originates from the English word 'inconsistent,' which is derived from the Latin word 'inconsistens,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'consistens' meant 'standing firm.'

Historical Evolution

'inconsistens' transformed into the Old French word 'inconsistant,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inconsistent' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not standing firm,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking uniformity or regularity.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

produced or created in a manner that lacks uniformity or regularity.

The product was inconsistently-made, leading to varying quality.

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Last updated: 2025/03/11 09:28