consistent

con·sis·tent

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adjective

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

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

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consistent

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 of consistent

Classical Latin consistens, present participle of consistere: see consist

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consistent

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 of consistent

Latin cōnsistēns cōnsistent- present participle of cōnsistere to stand still ; see consist .

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Adjective

(comparative more consistent, superlative most consistent)

Of a regularly occurring, dependable nature.
The consistent use of Chinglish in China can be very annoying, apart from some initial amusement.
He is very consistent in his political choices: economy good or bad, he always votes Labour!
Compatible, accordant.
(logic) Of a set of statements, such that no contradiction logically follows from them.

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Noun

(plural consistents)

(in the plural, rare) Objects or facts that are coexistent, or in agreement with one another.
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.

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