consistent

American  

[kuhn-sis-tuhnt] / kənˈsɪs tənt /

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.

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consistent British  

/ kənˈsɪstənt /

adjective

1. showing consistency; not self-contradictory

2. 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. Also: sound.  (of a formal system) not permitting the deduction of a contradiction from the axioms Compare complete

6. obsolete stuck together; cohering

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Other Word Forms

• consistently adverb
• quasi-consistent adjective

Etymology

Origin of consistent

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

Example Sentences

It’s really allowed D.A. to be more consistent as we’ve gotten towards the end of the season.”

From Los Angeles Times

More consistent calorie intake was also associated with greater weight loss.

From Science Daily

"We are well aware of the laws and where the laws are changing or evolving. We think the Rooney Rule is consistent with those."

From Barron's

Biogen Chief Executive Christopher Viehbacher said the acquisition is consistent with the company’s strategy and will immediately advance its continuing transformation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Brands need to be consistent when deciding whether to join a trend, Adamson said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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