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
  • The investigation also probed Arday's past claims about being threatened and harassed on campus following his Cambridge appointment, which reportedly yielded some inconsistencies.
    — Mason Leib, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • And after a hot start, quarterback Bo Nix has fallen back into inconsistency, with even fewer windows available in Wednesday’s team periods given the absences of his two top receivers in Waddle and Sutton.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 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
  • The group's Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee expressed concern over attacks on energy infrastructure and maritime routes, which exacerbate market instability.
    — Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Importantly, the robot maintained stable locomotion throughout testing, showing that the AI controller could effectively harness passive energy stored in the compliant feet without introducing instability or excessive corrective movements.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of instability
Noun
  • Tam said Odora’s spadix was a developmental irregularity, but emphasized the plant remains healthy.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
  • Their irregularity, far from being a flaw, became creative inspiration.
    — Selene Oliva, Glamour, 13 July 2026
Definition of irregularity
Noun
  • But both are also currently trending higher by around 18% compared to last month indicative of current crude market volatility.
    — Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Ironically, the ETFs, introduced in late May to broaden investment opportunities for retail traders and stem outflows into similar products abroad, have become a lightning rod for criticism and blamed for amplifying volatility.
    — Youkyung Lee, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of volatility
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