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consistent
[ kuhn-sis-tuhnt ]
adjective
- agreeing or accordant; compatible; not self-contradictory:
His views and actions are consistent.
Synonyms: conformable, harmonious, consonant, congruous
- constantly adhering to the same principles, course, form, etc.:
a consistent opponent.
- holding firmly together; cohering.
- Archaic. fixed; firm.
consistent
/ kənˈsɪstənt /
adjective
- showing consistency; not self-contradictory
- postpositivefoll bywith in agreement or harmony; accordant
- steady; even
consistent growth
- 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
- logic
- (of a set of statements) capable of all being true at the same time or under the same interpretation
- Alsosound (of a formal system) not permitting the deduction of a contradiction from the axioms Compare complete
- 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
Example Sentences
Professionals and discerning home chefs know these attributes help create flakier pastries, tender cakes and consistent rise in baked goods.
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.”
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.
“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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