unexpectedly-inconsistent
|un-ex-pect-ed-ly-in-con-sist-ent|
/ˌʌnɪkˈspɛktɪdli-ɪnˈkɒnsɪstənt/
(inconsistent)
lacking consistency
Etymology
'inconsistent' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'inconsistens,' where 'in-' meant 'not' and 'consistens' meant 'standing firm.'
'inconsistens' transformed into the French word 'inconsistant,' and eventually became the modern English word 'inconsistent' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'not standing firm,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking consistency.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
characterized by a lack of consistency or regularity, occurring in an unexpected manner.
The results of the experiment were unexpectedly inconsistent, leading to further investigation.
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Last updated: 2025/03/26 16:08