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inconsistently-shaped

|in-con-sist-ent-ly-shaped|

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/ˌɪnkənˈsɪstəntli ʃeɪpt/

irregular form

Etymology
Etymology Information

'inconsistently-shaped' originates from the combination of 'inconsistent' and 'shaped', where 'inconsistent' comes from Latin 'inconsistens', meaning 'not standing together', and 'shaped' from Old English 'sceapian', meaning 'to create or form'.

Historical Evolution

'inconsistently-shaped' evolved from the combination of 'inconsistent' and 'shaped', with 'inconsistent' deriving from Latin and 'shaped' from Old English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'inconsistent' meant 'not standing together', and 'shaped' meant 'to create or form'. Together, they describe something that does not have a regular form.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

having a form or shape that is not uniform or regular.

The artist created an inconsistently-shaped sculpture that intrigued many visitors.

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Last updated: 2025/03/18 00:25