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View synonyms for consistent

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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • conˈsistently, adverb
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Other Words From

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

Professionals and discerning home chefs know these attributes help create flakier pastries, tender cakes and consistent rise in baked goods.

From Salon

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

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.”

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