consistent

pronunciation

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Adjective:

(sometimes followed by `with') in agreement or consistent or reliable
marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
capable of being reproduced
the same throughout in structure or composition

Word Origin

consistent (adj.): 1570s, "standing firm, standing still," from Latin consistentem (nominative consistens), present participle of consistere (see consist). Modern sense of "agreeing" (with with) is first attested 1640s. Older sense survives in consistency. Related: Consistently.

Synonym

adj.

agreeing similiar harmonious consonant corresponding compatible coherent agreement accordant conformable concordant congruous in

adj.

true to regular dependable unchanging steady constant undeviating type uniform

adj.

persistent cohering loyal clinging devoted adhering tenacious faithful

Antonym

adj.

Example

1. The big media firms are not wholly consistent .

2. Since becoming prime minister last year , he has sketched out a consistent worldview .

3. Rather she found that bisexuality in women is a distinct and consistent sexual orientation .

4. In addition to some markings , its method of attack is consistent .

5. It 's alignment is consistent and striking .

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