consistent

[ kuhn-sis-tuhnt ]

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.

consistent

/ kənˈsɪstənt /

adjective

1. showing consistency; not self-contradictory
2. postpositivefoll bywith 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. Alsosound (of a formal system) not permitting the deduction of a contradiction from the axioms Compare complete
6. 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

First recorded in 1565–75, consistent is from the Latin word consistent- (stem of consistēns, present participle of consistere ); consist, -ent

Example Sentences

Even though the plant's DNA is consistent across these tissues, the expression of genes differs.

From Science Daily

"This is consistent ith the tradition of many ancient cultures to capture natural sounds in musical instruments, and could explain the ritual dimension of the death whistle sound for mimicking mythological entities," explains Frühholz.

From Science Daily

The breadth of Chiari type-1 presentations has made it difficult for physicians to develop a consistent treatment protocol for their patients.

From Science Daily

Footage posted on 13 November, and verified by the BBC is consistent with this analysis.

From BBC

This includes a failure to embrace a high-dominance leadership style, consistent and bold messaging and a compelling and direct story that addressed voters’ concerns about the economy, illegal immigration, crime and other immediate quality-of-life issues.

From Salon

Related Words

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