aperiodicity

noun

as in inconsistency

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aperiodicity
  1. inconsistency
  2. inconsistence
  3. instability
  4. irregularity
  5. volatility
Noun
  • Williams has had a strong start to the year despite some inconsistency up front protecting the run game.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
  • When data lives in siloed systems with no shared definitions, AI cannot magically eliminate inconsistencies, and employees can’t leverage it.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of inconsistency
Noun
  • And the main driver of the inconsistences seems to be due to contractual obligations and profits.
    — Jake Frederico, The Arizona Republic, 21 Apr. 2023
  • Very inconsistent with practices, which led to inconsistence with games.
    — Percy Allen, The Seattle Times, 31 July 2018
Definition of inconsistence
Noun
  • Israel held five elections between 2019 and 2022, amid prolonged political instability.
    — Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Saudi Arabia launched a rare media campaign against its neighbor, accusing it of fueling instability in Sudan and Yemen.
    — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of instability
Noun
  • The study also found that greater night-to-night sleep irregularity and more wakefulness during the night were associated with higher risks of several conditions, including anxiety and substance use disorders.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The irregularity was that Malagò was not registered as a member of the soccer federation at the time of the election in June.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of irregularity
Noun
  • Small caps have languished in correction territory amid broader market volatility.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The current situation leaves drivers exposed to the volatility of oil prices with fewer alternatives.
    — John Paul Helveston, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of volatility
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“Aperiodicity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aperiodicity. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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