die Inkonstanz
Translation
inconstancy, fickleness, instability, variability
Examples
Die Inkonstanz des Wetters ist typisch für den April.
The inconstancy of the weather is typical for April.
Seine Inkonstanz in Entscheidungen macht ihn unzuverlässig.
His inconstancy in decisions makes him unreliable.
Grammar Patterns
the inconstancy ((of sth.)) the inconstancy of sth. The inconstancy of the weather is normal.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Unbeständigkeit, Wankelmut; Antonyms: Konstanz, Beständigkeit
Etymology
From the prefix 'in-' (negation) + 'Konstanz' (constancy). Derived from Latin 'in-' (not) and 'constantia' (constancy).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'in-constant'. The prefix 'in-' often means 'not', so it's 'not constant'. It's a direct cognate with the English 'inconstancy'.