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

Bieber’s hiatus from the stage, however, did not stop the consistent public scrutiny regarding his personal life and marriage.

From Los Angeles Times

She came from Lyon, where she had led them to Champions League glory and consistent league titles.

From BBC

The numbers of adult children and their parents who reconcile is hard to know, but the factors behind success stories are "strikingly consistent" in Cornell's research, says Pillemer.

From BBC

Over the past 14 years, Warsh has been a consistent critic of the Fed, often in caustic terms.

From MarketWatch

Over the past 14 years, Warsh has been a consistent critic of the Fed, often in caustic terms.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

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