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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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   adjective. marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts. synonyms: coherent, logical, ordered. seamless. perfectly consistent and coherent. logical. capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning. rational. consistent with or based on or using reason. see more. adjective.

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   1. In agreement; compatible: The testimony was consistent with the known facts. 2. Being in agreement with itself; coherent and uniform: a consistent pattern of behavior. 3. Reliable; steady: demonstrated a consistent ability to impress the critics. 4. Mathematics Having at least one common solution, as of two or more equations or inequalities. 5.

7. 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 definition: 1. always behaving or happening in a similar, usually positive, way: 2. having the same principles…. Learn more.

10. www.wordreference.com › definition › consistentconsistent - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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    agreeing or accordant; compatible; not self-contradictory: His views and actions are consistent. constantly adhering to the same principles, course, form, etc.: a consistent opponent. holding firmly together; cohering. [Archaic.]fixed; firm. Latin consistent- (stem of consistēns, present participle of consistere). See consist, - ent. 1565–75.

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    Someone who is consistent always behaves in the same way, has the same attitudes toward people or things, or achieves the same level of success in something. 2. If one fact or idea is consistent with another, they do not contradict each other.