INCONSISTENTLY

inconsistently

(adverb) without showing consistency; “he acted inconsistently when he bought these stocks”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adverb

inconsistently (comparative more inconsistently, superlative most inconsistently)

In an inconsistent manner.

Source: Wiktionary

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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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