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adjective
con·​sis·​tent | \ kÉ™n-ˈsi-stÉ™nt How to pronounce consistent (audio) \

Definition of consistent

1a : marked by harmony, regularity, or steady continuity : free from variation or contradiction a consistent style in painting
b : marked by agreement : compatible —usually used with with statements not consistent with the truth
c : showing steady conformity to character, profession, belief, or custom a consistent patriot
2 : tending to be arbitrarily close to the true value of the parameter estimated as the sample becomes large a consistent statistical estimator
3 archaic : possessing firmness or coherence
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Other Words from consistent

consistently \ kÉ™n-​ˈsi-​stÉ™nt-​lÄ“ How to pronounce consistently (audio) \ adverb

Examples of consistent in a Sentence

… the sixty-five-year-old filmmaker continues to practice his craft with consistent artistic aplomb. — Peter Travers, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2001 I am not consistent about giving vibrancy and other kinds of input to a relationship.  … There are periods when I am the most attentive and thoughtful lover in the world, and periods, too, when I am just unavailable. — Toni Cade Bambara, "A Conversation with Claudia Tate," in The Story and Its Writer, edited by Ann Charters,  1987 One of the strengths of Blake's letters is their consistent readability … — William Styron, This Quiet Dust and Other Writings, (l953) 1982 The rhythm of the gesture never varied. The paper flew in identically the same arc at each doorway, landed in identically the same spot. It was impossible for anybody to throw with such consistent perfection. — Madeleine L'Engle, A Wrinkle in Time, (1962) 1976 He is a consistent supporter of the museum. We need to be more consistent in handling this problem. Customers expect that the quality of service they receive will be consistent. The pain has been consistent. Your grades have shown consistent improvement this school year. Their descriptions of the accident were consistent. The decision was consistent with the company's policy.
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 The daughters’ father, LeRon, also lives in the home and is a consistent and supportive presence for his family. — Roy S. Johnson | Rjohnson@al.com, al, "Johnson: From Section 8 to homeowner, ‘It’s supposed to be a steppingstone’, not a dependency," 29 Aug. 2019 For instance, fossil fuels, while meeting the demands for a relatively cheap and consistent energy source, unequivocally contribute to air pollution and negatively impact human and environmental health. — Sandra Woien, The Conversation, "Should investors buy marijuana stocks?," 29 Aug. 2019 The Tribune also tested all the phone models at a consistent and closer distance of 2 millimeters, to estimate the potential exposure for an owner using the phone in a pants or shirt pocket. — Joe Mahr, chicagotribune.com, "Lawsuit filed against Apple, Samsung after Chicago Tribune tests cellphones for radiofrequency radiation," 29 Aug. 2019 Add ¼ cup water and the oil and blend on high speed for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the mixture is smooth and consistent. — Adam Rapoport, Bon Appétit, "I Order Takeout From This Restaurant Just for the Hot Sauce," 27 Aug. 2019 But the company has also continued to come under fire for failing to protect users, and not being transparent or consistent enough in its moderation practices. — Louise Matsakis, WIRED, "Twitter Trust and Safety Advisers Say They’re Being Ignored," 23 Aug. 2019 But the burn-it-down iconoclasm of his base does not seem so consistent or easily mollified as that would imply. — The Economist, "Bernie Sanders’s permanent revolution," 15 Aug. 2019 Now with a lucrative business and consistent clientele through online sales and pop-up shops, Rasool is launching a crowdfunding campaign via iFund Women. — Nandi Howard, Essence, "The Folklore Is The Online Shop Of Your Dreams," 15 Aug. 2019 Detectives also found orange residue on the wall in the master bedroom, consistent with bear repellent. — Saja Hindi, The Denver Post, "Man who attacked real estate agent in Commerce City threatened her with knife, bear mace, police say," 14 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of consistent

1638, in the meaning defined at sense 3

History and Etymology for consistent

Latin consistent-, consistens, present participle of consistere — see consist entry 1

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consistent

adjective
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English Language Learners Definition of consistent

: always acting or behaving in the same way
: of the same quality especially : good each time
: continuing to happen or develop in the same way

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consistent

adjective
con·​sis·​tent | \ kÉ™n-ˈsi-stÉ™nt\

Kids Definition of consistent

1 : always the same consistent behavior
2 : being in harmony A balanced diet is consistent with good health.

Other Words from consistent

consistently adverb

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