inconsistently-preserved
|in-con-sist-ent-ly-pre-served|
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/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstəntli prɪˈzɜrvd/
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/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstəntli prɪˈzɜːvd/
irregular maintenance
Etymology
'inconsistently-preserved' originates from the combination of 'inconsistent' and 'preserved', where 'inconsistent' means 'not consistent' and 'preserved' means 'maintained or kept in its original state'.
'Inconsistent' and 'preserved' were combined in modern English to describe something that is not uniformly maintained.
Initially, 'inconsistent' meant 'not in agreement or harmony', and 'preserved' meant 'maintained'. Together, they describe something not uniformly maintained.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
maintained or kept in a manner that lacks uniformity or regularity.
The artifacts were inconsistently-preserved, with some showing signs of decay.
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Last updated: 2025/04/20 03:10