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

To become a default experience for the majority, AI has to reach more devices and more people with a consistent high-quality experience.

From The Wall Street Journal

This is consistent with King’s idea of how an economic coalition could be built and pave the way toward racial progress.

From Salon

USC’s offense remained consistent throughout the second half, converting scoring opportunities and following through on shots as the Trojans maintained control of the game.

From Los Angeles Times

Simply put, American children in the public education system have very little consistent access to world languages during a time in their lives when language study is its most effective.

From Salon

A struggle to create openings and take their chances when they come has been a consistent problem for Arteta's men this season, despite their dominant position in the table.

From Barron's

Related Words

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