consistent

American  

[kuhn-sis-tuhnt] / kənˈsɪs tənt /

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.

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consistent British  

/ kənˈsɪstənt /

adjective

1. showing consistency; not self-contradictory

2. 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. Also: sound.  (of a formal system) not permitting the deduction of a contradiction from the axioms Compare complete

6. obsolete stuck together; cohering

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Other Word Forms

• consistently adverb
• quasi-consistent adjective

Etymology

Origin of consistent

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

Example Sentences

Beijing has previously said its subsidy policies are transparent and fully consistent with international trade rules.

From BBC

"The consistent, personalised approach made a meaningful difference during my time at school. Reducing that risks making children feel overlooked and anxious," he says.

From BBC

Such demand for capital could imply that the neutral rate—a level consistent with stable inflation and full employment—is higher than before the Covid pandemic.

From Barron's

When shares of a company are in a consistent decline, the bar for investors to buy the dip is higher than if the stock has been trending upward for a while, according to Stucky.

From MarketWatch

He added: "The inquiry may consider whether this lack of consistent, contemporary record is reflective of the care with which Nottinghamshire Police approached the events of June 13 2023."

From BBC

Related Words

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