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- [kuh n-sis-tuh nt]
- /kənˈsɪs tənt/
- /kənˈsɪs.tənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-sis-tuh nt]
- /kənˈsɪs tənt/
Definitions of consistent word
- adjective consistent Someone who is consistent always behaves in the same way, has the same attitudes towards people or things, or achieves the same level of success in something. 3
- adjective consistent If one fact or idea is consistent with another, they do not contradict each other. 3
- adjective consistent An argument or set of ideas that is consistent is one in which no part contradicts or conflicts with any other part. 3
- adjective consistent showing consistency; not self-contradictory 3
- adjective consistent in agreement or harmony; accordant 3
- adjective consistent steady; even 3
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Origin of consistent
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1565-75, consistent is from the Latin word consistent- (stem of consistēns, present participle of consistere). See consist, -ent
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Parts of speech for Consistent
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consistent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for consistent
adj consistent
- steady — firmly placed or fixed; stable in position or equilibrium: a steady ladder.
- persistent — persistence
- logical — according to or agreeing with the principles of logic: a logical inference.
- dependable — If you say that someone or something is dependable, you approve of them because you feel that you can be sure that they will always act consistently or sensibly, or do what you need them to do.
- rational — agreeable to reason; reasonable; sensible: a rational plan for economic development.
Antonyms for consistent
adj consistent
- unsteady — not steady or firm; unstable; shaky: an unsteady hand.
- untrustworthy — deserving of trust or confidence; dependable; reliable: The treasurer was not entirely trustworthy.
- irrational — without the faculty of reason; deprived of reason.
- dishonest — not honest; disposed to lie, cheat, or steal; not worthy of trust or belief: a dishonest person.
- incongruous — out of keeping or place; inappropriate; unbecoming: an incongruous effect; incongruous behavior.
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