Coffee is the second largest traded commodity in the world, next to crude oil. It’s also one of the oldest commodities, with over 2.25 billion cups of coffee consumed worldwide daily.
INCONSISTENTLY
inconsistently
(adverb) without showing consistency; “he acted inconsistently when he bought these stocks”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
inconsistently (comparative more inconsistently, superlative most inconsistently)
In an inconsistent manner.
Source: Wiktionary
In`con*sist"ent*ly, adv.
Definition: In an inconsistent manner.
INCONSISTENT
In`con*sist"ent, a. Etym: [Pref. in- not + consistent: cf. F. inconsistant.]
1. Not consistent; showing inconsistency; irreconcilable; discordant; at variance, esp. as regards character, sentiment, or action; incompatible; incongruous; contradictory.
Compositions of this nature . . . show that wisdom and virtue are far from being inconsistent with politeness and good humor. Addison.
2. Not exhibiting uniformity of sentiment, steadiness to principle, etc.; unequal; fickle; changeable. Ah, how unjust to nature, and himself, Is thoughtless, thankless, inconsistent man. Young.
Syn.
– Incompatible; incongruous; irreconcilable; discordant; repugnant; contradictory.
– Inconsistent, Incongruous, Incompatible. Things are incongruous when they are not suited to each other, so that their union is unbecoming; inconsistent when they are opposed to each other, so as render it improper or wrong; incompatible when they can not coexist, and it is therefore impossible to unite them. Habitual levity of mind is incongruous with the profession of a clergyman; it is inconsistent with his ordination vows; it is incompatible with his permanent usefulness. Incongruity attaches to the modes and qualities of things; incompatibility attaches to their essential attributes; inconsistency attaches to the actions, sentiments, etc., of men.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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