consistent

[ kuhn-sis-tuhnt ]

adjective

1. agreeing or accordant; compatible; not self-contradictory:

   His views and actions are consistent.

   Synonyms: conformable, harmonious, consonant, congruous

2. constantly adhering to the same principles, course, form, etc.:

   a consistent opponent.

3. holding firmly together; cohering.
4. Archaic. fixed; firm.

consistent

/ kənˈsɪstənt /

adjective

1. showing consistency; not self-contradictory
2. postpositivefoll bywith in agreement or harmony; accordant
3. steady; even

   consistent growth

4. maths (of two or more equations) satisfied by at least one common set of values of the variables

   x + y = 4 and x – y = 2 are consistent

5. logic
   1. (of a set of statements) capable of all being true at the same time or under the same interpretation
   2. Alsosound (of a formal system) not permitting the deduction of a contradiction from the axioms Compare complete
6. obsolete.
   stuck together; cohering

Derived Forms

• conˈsistently, adverb

Other Words From

• con·sist·ent·ly adverb
• qua·si-con·sist·ent adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of consistent¹

First recorded in 1565–75, consistent is from the Latin word consistent- (stem of consistēns, present participle of consistere ); consist, -ent

Example Sentences

The timing of bladder pressure changes immediately before sphincter bursting activity was consistent for both spontaneous bladder emptying and emptying caused by activating the PMCESR1+ cells, showing that these cells can coordinate the two steps in a precisely temporal sequence and controlled way.

From Science Daily

The review acknowledges scientific criticism during the slow but consistent progress and evolution of cell therapy.

From Science Daily

Last month, Chipotle interim CEO Scott Boatwright said the company has since been serving “consistent and generous portions.”

From Salon

His form at number eight has been consistent over the past few seasons – he was on the shortlist for world player of the year – and is growing in leadership experience with province and country.

From BBC

“So you have to be consistent with everything else, and the games where you make a bunch of shots and you do everything else great, you’re going to win easily.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• dependable
• logical
• persistent
• rational
• steady
• true