Varyingly: meaning, definitions and examples
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varyingly
[ ˈveriɪŋli ]
in different ways
In a way that is not consistent or constant; changing or fluctuating.
Synonyms
differently, inconsistently, inconstantly.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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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.
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differently |
Commonly used in both spoken and written English to indicate a change or distinction between things or ways of doing something.
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inconstantly |
This is an uncommon word used to describe something that changes frequently and unpredictably. It can suggest a lack of stability or commitment.
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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.
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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.