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CONSISTENT

kənˈsɪst(ə)nt/

adjective

DEFINITION

1. acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.

2. (of an argument or set of ideas) not containing any logical contradictions.

of the same quality; especially : good each time

3. continuing to happen or develop in the same way

4. possessing firmness or coherence

5. marked by harmony, regularity, or steady continuity

Examples of CONSISTENT

He is a consistent supporter of the museum.

We need to be more consistent in handling this problem.

Customers expect that the quality of service they receive will be consistent.

The pain has been consistent.

Your grades have shown consistent improvement this school year.

Their descriptions of the accident were consistent.

The decision was consistent with the company's policy.

Origin of CONSISTENT

Latin consistent-, consistens, present participle of consistere (see ¹consist)

First Known Use: 1638

Synonyms

accordant, coherent, compatible, concordant, conformable (to), congruent, congruous, consonant, correspondent (with or to), harmonious, nonconflicting, of a piece

Antonyms

conflicting, conflictive, incompatible, incongruous, inconsistent, inharmonious, noncompatible

Related Words

self-consistent; appropriate, befitting, felicitous, fit, fitting, meet, proper, right, suitable

Near Antonyms

improper, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, infelicitous, unsuitable