consistent

The definition of consistent is something that is reliable or in agreement.

(adjective)

An example of consistent is waking up at seven o'clock every morning.

See consistent in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Rare holding together; firm; solid: consistent soil
in agreement or harmony; in accord; compatible: deeds not consistent with his words
holding always to the same principles or practice: consistent behavior

Origin: L consistens, prp. of consistere: see consist

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See consistent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

In agreement; compatible: The testimony was consistent with the known facts.
Being in agreement with itself; coherent and uniform: a consistent pattern of behavior.
Reliable; steady: demonstrated a consistent ability to impress the critics.
Mathematics Having at least one common solution, as of two or more equations or inequalities.
Holding true as a group; not contradictory: a consistent set of statements.

Origin:

Origin: Latin cōnsistēns, cōnsistent-

Origin: , present participle of cōnsistere, to stand still; see consist

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