consistently

American  

[kuhn-sis-tuhnt-lee] / kənˈsɪs tənt li /

adverb

1. with no or very few exceptions; typically; usually.

   We hope the new system will lead to teachers and administrators who are consistently well-prepared and well-supported, and who will continue to grow throughout their careers.

2. regularly or frequently.

   The museum consistently ranks as one of the top 10 children's museums in the country.

   As a premier chamber music ensemble, they consistently perform to sold-out houses around the world.

3. in a way that adheres to the same principles, course, form, etc..

   Similarly situated employees must be treated consistently under all company policies.

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Other Word Forms

• quasi-consistently adverb

Etymology

Origin of consistently

consistent ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

There were more than 17,000 transfers statewide last school year, and football is the sport that consistently has more than any.

From Los Angeles Times

"We have to perform again and again consistently. At the moment we are doing this."

From Barron's

It isn’t as if the stock sagged consistently.

From Barron's

Israel’s wartime operational environment has consistently driven rapid innovation, allowing it to refine and improve military hardware under real combat conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal

As a result, time on the Moon consistently runs 56 microseconds faster per day than time on Earth.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• always
• constantly
• frequently
• normally
• persistently
• regularly
• routinely
• steadily
• typically