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- [in-kon-stuh nt]
- /ɪnˈkɒn stənt/
- /ɪnˈkɒn.stənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-kon-stuh nt]
- /ɪnˈkɒn stənt/
Definitions of inconstant word
- adjective inconstant not constant; changeable; fickle; variable: an inconstant friend. 1
- noun inconstant Frequently changing; variable or irregular. 1
- adjective inconstant not constant; variable 0
- adjective inconstant fickle 0
- adjective inconstant not constant; changeable 0
- adjective inconstant not remaining firm in mind or purpose 0
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Origin of inconstant
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English inconstaunt < Latin inconstant- (stem of inconstāns) changeable. See in-3, constant
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Parts of speech for Inconstant
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inconstant popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% 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.
inconstant usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inconstant
adj inconstant
- capricious — Someone who is capricious often changes their mind unexpectedly.
- fickle — Changing frequently, esp. as regards one's loyalties, interests, or affection.
- flickering — to burn unsteadily; shine with a wavering light: The candle flickered in the wind and went out.
- impulsive — actuated or swayed by emotional or involuntary impulses: an impulsive child.
- inconsistent — lacking in harmony between the different parts or elements; self-contradictory: an inconsistent story.
adjective inconstant
- changeable — Someone or something that is changeable is likely to change many times.
- unpredictable — not predictable; not to be foreseen or foretold: an unpredictable occurrence.
- erratic — Not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.
- unfaithful — not faithful; false to duty, obligation, or promises; faithless; disloyal.
- disloyal — false to one's obligations or allegiances; not loyal; faithless; treacherous.
Antonyms for inconstant
adjective inconstant
- unchanging — to make the form, nature, content, future course, etc., of (something) different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone: to change one's name; to change one's opinion; to change the course of history.
- faithful — strict or thorough in the performance of duty: a faithful worker.
verb inconstant
- unbroken — not broken; whole; intact.
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