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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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   CONSISTENT definition: 1. always behaving or happening in a similar, especially positive, way: 2. in agreement with other…. Learn more.

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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.

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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.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › consistentConsistent - definition of consistent by The Free Dictionary

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   Define consistent. consistent synonyms, consistent pronunciation, consistent translation, English dictionary definition of consistent. adj. 1. In agreement; compatible: The testimony was consistent with the known facts. 2. Being in agreement with itself; coherent and uniform: a consistent...

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

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   1. showing consistency; not self-contradictory. 2. (postpositive; foll by with) in agreement or harmony; accordant. 3. steady; even. consistent growth. 4. mathematics. (of two or more equations) satisfied by at least one common set of values of the variables.

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   1. Someone who is consistent always behaves in the same way, has the same attitudes toward people or things, or achieves the same level of success in something. [...] 2. If one fact or idea is consistent with another, they do not contradict each other. [...] 3.

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   consistent meaning, definition, what is consistent: always behaving in the same way or havin...: Learn more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishconsistent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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    adjective. /kənˈsɪstənt/ (approving) always behaving in the same way, or having the same opinions, standards, etc. She's not very consistent in the way she treats her children. He has been Nashville's most consistent player this season. We must be consistent in applying the rules. a consistent approach to the problem.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishconsistency noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    Definition of consistency noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.