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unvaryingRemaining the same; not changing or fluctuating over time.

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: Remaining the same; not changing or fluctuating over time.

Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈvɛriɪŋ/

Example Sentences

  • My grandfather's unvarying breakfast of toast and jam has remained the same for 50 years.
  • The robot's unvarying politeness made customers wonder if it was broken or just very well-programmed.
  • Her unvarying dedication to studying made her the top student in the class.

unvarying

ADJECTIVE

[/ʌnˈvɛriɪŋ/]

Remaining the same; not changing or fluctuating over time.

Remaining the same; not changing or fluctuating over time.
💡 Concept

Remaining the same; not changing or fluctuating over time.

His unvarying craft keeps carrying on, while others are marrying and moving on!
🎵 Rhyme

His unvarying craft keeps carrying on, while others are marrying and moving on!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ʌnˈvɛriɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Prefixun--
Rootvary
Suffix--ing

Origin

From the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' combined with 'varying,' which comes from Latin 'variare' meaning 'to change or alter.' The word literally means 'not changing' or remaining constant.

Breakdown

un- (not) + vary (from Latin variare, to change) + -ing (present participle suffix)

🎵Rhyme

carryingmarryingburying

📝Examples

My grandfather's unvarying breakfast of toast and jam has remained the same for 50 years.

😄 Fun example

The robot's unvarying politeness made customers wonder if it was broken or just very well-programmed.

Her unvarying dedication to studying made her the top student in the class.

😄 Fun example

The weather forecast promised unvarying sunshine, but it rained for three days straight.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

constantunchangingsteadyconsistentinvariable

Antonyms

varyingchanging

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