Consistent Definition
kən-sĭstənt
adjective
Holding together; firm; solid.
Consistent soil.
Webster's New World
In agreement or harmony; in accord; compatible.
Deeds not consistent with his words.
Webster's New World
Being in agreement with itself; coherent and uniform.
A consistent pattern of behavior.
American Heritage
Reliable; steady.
Demonstrated a consistent ability to impress the critics.
American Heritage
Holding always to the same principles or practice.
Consistent behavior.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
noun
(in the plural, rare) Objects or facts that are coexistent, or in agreement with one another.
Wiktionary
In the history of the Eastern Orthodox Church, a kind of penitent who was allowed to assist at prayers, but could not be admitted to receive the holy sacrament.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Consistent
Noun
Singular:
consistent
Plural:
consistentsOrigin of Consistent
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Latin cōnsistēns cōnsistent- present participle of cōnsistere to stand still consist
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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