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Definition of inconstancy

inconstancy

/ɪnˈkɑːnstənsi/
in · con · stan · cy
Adverb:inconstantly
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Plural:inconstancies
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Adjective:inconstant
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inconstancy Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The state or quality of being changeable, erratic, or irregular in behavior, nature, or condition; lack of stability or predictability.

Example

"The farmers struggled to plan their harvest because of the extreme inconstancy of the local weather."

2

Fickleness or unfaithfulness in affection, loyalty, or purpose; the tendency to change one's mind or allegiances frequently.

Example

"Many Elizabethan sonnets lament the painful inconstancy of a beloved who quickly loses interest."

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• Rhymes for inconstancy

• Nearby Words

inconspicuous
inconspicuously
inconspicuousness
inconstancy
inconstant
inconstantly
incontestability

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French inconstance or directly from Latin inconstantia, from inconstans ('changeable, inconsistent'), formed from the negative prefix in- ('not') and constans ('standing firm, steadfast').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inconstancy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inconstancy
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