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inconsistently

in·con·sist·ent
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-kuh n-sis-tuh nt]
    • /ˌɪn kənˈsɪs tənt/
    • /ˌɪn.kənˈsɪs.tənt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-kuh n-sis-tuh nt]
    • /ˌɪn kənˈsɪs tənt/

Definitions of inconsistently word

  • adjective inconsistently lacking in harmony between the different parts or elements; self-contradictory: an inconsistent story. 1
  • adjective inconsistently lacking agreement, as one thing with another or two or more things in relation to each other; at variance: a summary that is inconsistent with the previously stated facts. 1
  • adjective inconsistently not consistent in principles, conduct, etc.: He's so inconsistent we never know if he'll be kind or cruel. 1
  • adjective inconsistently acting at variance with professed principles. 1
  • adjective inconsistently Logic. incompatible (def 4b). 1
  • noun inconsistently In an inconsistent manner. 1
See all 8 definitions of inconsistently

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Origin of inconsistently

First appearance:

before 1640
One of the 44% oldest English words
First recorded in 1640-50; in-3 + consistent

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Parts of speech for Inconsistently

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Inconsistently

inconsistently popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for inconsistently

adv inconsistently

  • differently — not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.
  • eccentrically — deviating from the recognized or customary character, practice, etc.; irregular; erratic; peculiar; odd: eccentric conduct; an eccentric person.
  • illogical — not logical; contrary to or disregardful of the rules of logic; unreasoning: an illogical reply.

adverb inconsistently

  • conflictingly — being in conflict or disagreement; not compatible: conflicting viewpoints.
  • contradictorily — asserting the contrary or opposite; contradicting; inconsistent; logically opposite: contradictory statements.
  • incompatibly — In an incompatible manner.
  • paradoxically — having the nature of a paradox; self-contradictory.
  • incoherently — without logical or meaningful connection; disjointed; rambling: an incoherent sentence.
All 20 Synonyms of inconsistently

Antonyms for inconsistently

adverb inconsistently

  • constantly — not changing or varying; uniform; regular; invariable: All conditions during the three experiments were constant.
Just one Antonym for inconsistently

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