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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
What this week has revealed, however, is that the president-elect may not always offer the legislature the clear, consistent direction it requires.
The complaint describes the gun as “consistent with the weapon” used to kill Thompson.
But the Trojans’ most consistent lineman changed his mind.
Making a difference would require far more prevention, intervention, treatment and something traditionally lacking from local leaders — consistent, long-term, coordinated follow-up.
For Claude, it was his fourth straight game with 19 points or more, as he has emerged as the Trojans’ most consistent offensive threat.
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