inconstant
pronunciation
How to pronounce inconstant in British English:
UK [ɪnˈkɒnstənt]
How to pronounce inconstant in American English:
US [ɪnˈkɑnstənt]
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- Adjective:
- likely to change frequently often without apparent or cogent reason; variable
Word Origin
- inconstant (adj.)
- c. 1400, "fickle, not steadfast," from Middle French inconstant (late 14c.), from Latin inconstantem (nominative inconstans) "changeable, fickle, capricious," from in- "not, opposite of, without" (see in- (1)) + constantem (see constant). Related: Inconstantly.
Example
- 1. Inconstant affections ; an inconstant lover ; swear not by ...... the inconstant moon - shakespeare .
- 2. These issues are more important than just developing a better understanding of precipitation . That 's because inconstant , perplexing clouds play a major role in climate change , both trapping heat and reflecting sunlight .
- 3. Life is a dream a little less inconstant .
- 4. Oh , don 't swear by the moon , that inconstant moon , that changes every month in her orbit , in case you love should prove equally unreliable .
- 5. Swear not by the moon , the inconstant moon , that monthly changes in her circled orb , lest that thy love prove likewise variable .