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consistent
[ kuhn-sis-tuhnt ]
adjective
- agreeing or accordant; compatible; not self-contradictory:
His views and actions are consistent.
Synonyms: , , ,
- constantly adhering to the same principles, course, form, etc.:
a consistent opponent.
- holding firmly together; cohering.
- Archaic. fixed; firm.
consistent
/ əˈɪəԳ /
adjective
- showing consistency; not self-contradictory
- postpositivefoll bywith in agreement or harmony; accordant
- steady; even
consistent growth
- maths (of two or more equations) satisfied by at least one common set of values of the variables
x + y = 4 and x – y = 2 are consistent
- logic
- (of a set of statements) capable of all being true at the same time or under the same interpretation
- Alsosound (of a formal system) not permitting the deduction of a contradiction from the axioms Compare complete
- obsolete.stuck together; cohering
Derived Forms
- DzˈٱԳٱ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- Dz··Գ· adverb
- ܲ·-Dz··Գ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of consistent1
Example Sentences
He’d bounced from Washington to Phoenix to Memphis in the early stages of his NBA career, but was now without consistent work.
Despite the claim of consistent marking by the SQA last year, their approach to awarding grades in 2024 involved more significant adjustments to grade boundaries than usual.
The idea is that this would 'smooth out' the deployment and make it more consistent around the lap.
The pathologist also found bruising in the shape of parallel lines to her neck, consistent with a belt of about 3cm in width.
"Selection is based on tactical picks and the girls that have been more consistent in the tournament in the skillsets that we require on the weekend," Mitchell added.
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