inconsistently-moving
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/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstəntli ˈmuːvɪŋ/
erratic movement
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inconsistently-moving' originates from the combination of 'inconsistent' and 'moving'. 'Inconsistent' comes from Latin 'inconsistens', where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'consistens' meant 'standing firm'.
Historical Evolution
'inconsistens' transformed into the English word 'inconsistent', and combined with 'moving' to form 'inconsistently-moving'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'inconsistent' meant 'not standing firm', but over time it evolved to mean 'lacking consistency'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
moving in a manner that lacks consistency or regularity.
The robot was inconsistently-moving, making it difficult to predict its path.
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Last updated: 2025/06/22 11:13