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   con·sist·ent

   /kənˈsist(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate: "the parents are being consistent and firm in their reactions"
   • ▪ unchanging in nature, standard, or effect over time: "he is their most consistent player this season" Similar steadystableconstantregularevenuniformorderlyunchangingunvaryingunswervingundeviatingunwaveringunfluctuatinghomogeneoustrue to typedependablereliableunfailingpredictableOpposite inconsistentirregular
   • ▪ compatible or in agreement with something: "the injuries are consistent with falling from a great height" Similar compatiblecongruousagreeingaccordantconsonantin harmonyharmoniousin tunein linereconcilableof a piececorresponding toconforming toOpposite inconsistentincompatible
   • ▪ (of an argument or set of ideas) not containing any logical contradictions: "a consistent explanation"

   Word Origin late 16th century (in the sense ‘consisting or composed of’): from Latin consistent- ‘standing firm or still, existing’, from the verb consistere (see consist).

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   The meaning of CONSISTENT is marked by harmony, regularity, or steady continuity : free from variation or contradiction. How to use consistent in a sentence.

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   CONSISTENT definition: 1. always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way: 2. in agreement with other…. Learn more.

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   Consistent definition: agreeing or accordant; compatible; not self-contradictory. See examples of CONSISTENT used in a sentence.

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   Definitions of consistent. adjective. the same throughout in structure or composition. “bituminous coal is often treated as a consistent and homogeneous product” synonyms: uniform. homogeneous, homogenous. all of the same or similar kind or nature. adjective. marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONSISTENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Someone who is consistent always behaves in the same way, has the same attitudes towards people or things, or achieves the same level of success in something. He has never been the most consistent of players anyway.

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   Definition of consistent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   consistent meaning, definition, what is consistent: always behaving in the same way or havin...: Learn more.