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Synonyms & Similar Words
irregularly
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Meaning of Inconsistently
The primary meaning of "Inconsistently" is to act or behave in a way that is not consistent or regular.
Definitions
- Not acting or behaving in a consistent or predictable way
- * Not in agreement or harmony with something
- * Lacking uniformity or regularity
Etymology of Inconsistently
The word "Inconsistently" originates from the prefix "in-" meaning "not" or "opposite of", and the word "consistent" which comes from the Latin "consistere" meaning "to stand together" or "to be in harmony"
Historically, the word has been used to describe actions or behaviors that are irregular, unpredictable, or contradictory
Example Uses
- The company has been performing inconsistently over the past year, with some months showing significant profits and others showing significant losses
- * The athlete's inconsistent training schedule made it difficult for her to prepare for the competition
- * The teacher's inconsistent grading policy caused confusion among the students
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
consistently
regularly
predictably
uniformly
steadily
reliably
dependably
faithfully
loyally
steadily
uniformly
harmoniously
coherently
logically
rationally
reasonably
sensibly
wisely
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carefully
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deliberately
systematically
methodically