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   inconstant

   /ɪnˈkɒnst(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. frequently changing; variable or irregular: "the exact dimensions aren't easily measured since they are inconstant" Similar variablevaryingchangeablechangingirregularshiftingfluctuatinginconsistentnot constantunsettledunfixedmutableunstableunsteadyinformal:peakytechnical:labilerare:changefulfluctuantvariationalOpposite constantconsistent
   • ▪ (of a person or their behaviour) not faithful and dependable: "the most inconstant man in the world" Similar ficklefaithlessunfaithfulfalsefalse-heartedwaywardundependableunreliableuntrustworthychangeablecapriciousvolatilemercurialflightychameleon-likeunpredictableerraticunstableinformal:blowing hot and coldcheatingtwo-timingOpposite faithfuldependable

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Old French from Latin inconstant-, from in- ‘not’ + constant- ‘standing firm’ (see constant).

   Derivatives

   • 1. inconstancy noun
   • 2. inconstantly adverb

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   INCONSTANT definition: 1. not staying the same, especially in emotion, behaviour, or choice of sexual partner: 2. not…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of INCONSTANT is likely to change frequently without apparent or cogent reason. How to use inconstant in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Inconstant.

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   Inconstant definition: not constant; changeable; fickle; variable. See examples of INCONSTANT used in a sentence.

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   adjective. likely to change frequently often without apparent or cogent reason; variable. “ inconstant affections” “"swear not by...the inconstant moon"- Shakespeare” synonyms: changeable, changeful. such that alteration is possible; having a marked tendency to change. false, untrue.

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   Define inconstant. inconstant synonyms, inconstant pronunciation, inconstant translation, English dictionary definition of inconstant. adj. 1. Changing or varying, especially often and without discernible pattern or reason. 2. Fickle; faithless. in·con′stant·ly adv. American Heritage®...

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   Definition of inconstant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   noun. inconstantly (inˈconstantly) adverb. Word Frequency. inconstant in American English. (ɪnˈkɑnstənt ) adjective. not constant; changeable. ; specif., a. not remaining firm in mind or purpose. b. unsteady in affections or loyalties; fickle. c. not uniform in nature, value, etc.; irregular; variable.

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   Inconstant definition, not constant; changeable; fickle; variable: an inconstant friend. See more.

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    inconstant meaning, definition, what is inconstant: unfaithful in love or friendship: Learn more.

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    Synonyms for INCONSTANT: volatile, unpredictable, changeful, unstable, inconsistent, variable, uncertain, capricious; Antonyms of INCONSTANT: constant, certain, steady, stable, predictable, unchanging, invariable, unchangeable