Varyingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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varyingly

 

[ ˈveriɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in different ways

In a way that is not consistent or constant; changing or fluctuating.

Synonyms

differently, inconsistently, inconstantly.

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Word Description / Examples
varyingly

This word is rarely used in everyday language and is typically found in more formal or scientific contexts where something changes in different ways. It's used when emphasizing the manner of change.

  • The results differed varyingly across the different test conditions.
  • The levels of satisfaction were varyingly reported in the survey.
differently

Commonly used in both spoken and written English to indicate a change or distinction between things or ways of doing something.

  • She approached the problem differently than he did.
  • They think differently about how to handle the situation.
inconstantly

This is an uncommon word used to describe something that changes frequently and unpredictably. It can suggest a lack of stability or commitment.

  • Her mood shifts inconstantly throughout the day.
  • The weather here changes inconstantly.
inconsistently

This word is used when something does not happen in a regular pattern. It often carries a negative connotation, implying unreliability or lack of cohesion.

  • His performance has been inconsistently strong this season.
  • The service at this restaurant has been inconsistently good.

Examples of usage

  • She reacted varyingly to the news, sometimes laughing, sometimes crying.
  • His mood can be varyingly described as unpredictable or volatile.
  • The weather in this region is varyingly sunny and rainy throughout the year.

Translations

Translations of the word "varyingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 variadamente

🇮🇳 भिन्न-भिन्न तरीके से

🇩🇪 abwechselnd

🇮🇩 bervariasi

🇺🇦 по-різному

🇵🇱 różnie

🇯🇵 様々に (さまざまに)

🇫🇷 de manière variée

🇪🇸 variadamente

🇹🇷 değişken bir şekilde

🇰🇷 다양하게

🇸🇦 بشكل متنوع

🇨🇿 různě

🇸🇰 rôzne

🇨🇳 不同地 (bùtóng de)

🇸🇮 različno

🇮🇸 breytilega

🇰🇿 әртүрлі

🇬🇪 სხვადასხვაგვარად

🇦🇿 müxtəlif şəkildə

🇲🇽 variadamente

Etymology

The adverb 'varyingly' is derived from the verb 'vary', which came into Middle English from the Old French word 'varier'. The word 'vary' itself can be traced back to the Latin word 'variare', meaning 'to change'. The adverb 'varyingly' is used to describe something that changes or fluctuates in different ways.

See also: unvaried, unvarying, variable, variance, varied, variety, various, variously, vary, varying.