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   consistent

   /kənˈsɪst(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
   • 2. (of an argument or set of ideas) not containing any logical contradictions: "a consistent explanation"
   • 3. 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

   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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   1. a. : marked by harmony, regularity, or steady continuity : free from variation or contradiction. a consistent style in painting. b. : marked by agreement : compatible usually used with with. statements not consistent with the truth. c. : showing steady conformity to character, profession, belief, or custom. a consistent patriot. 2.

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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.

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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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   6 meanings: 1. showing consistency; not self-contradictory 2. in agreement or harmony; accordant 3. steady; even 4. mathematics.... Click for more definitions.

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

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › consistentCONSISTENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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