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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCONSISTENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   The meaning of CONSISTENT is marked by harmony, regularity, or steady continuity : free from variation or contradiction. How to use consistent in a sentence.

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

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCONSISTENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. adjective. Someone who is consistent always behaves in the same way, has the same attitudes towards people or things, or achieves the same level of success in something. He has never been the most consistent of players anyway. ...his consistent support of free trade. Synonyms: steady, even, regular, stable More Synonyms of consistent.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › consistentconsistent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   adjective. OPAL W. /kənˈsɪstənt/ (approving) always behaving in the same way, or having the same opinions, standards, etc. a consistent approach to the problem. a consistent pattern of behaviour. He has been Milan's most consistent player (= who plays well most often) this season.

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   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. synonyms: coherent, logical, ordered.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCONSISTENT | 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.