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.
He has never been the most consistent of players anyway.
...his consistent support of free trade.
Synonyms: steady, even, regular, stable More Synonyms of consistent
consistentlyadverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective/adverb]
It's something I have consistently denied.
Jones and Armstrong maintain a consistently high standard.
2. adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE]
If one fact or idea is consistentwith another, they do not contradict each other.
This result is consistent with the findings of Garnett & Tobin. [+ with]
New goals are not always consistent with the existing policies.
Synonyms: compatible, agreeing, in keeping, harmonious More Synonyms of consistent
3. adjective
An argument or set of ideas that is consistent is one in which no part contradicts or conflicts with any other part.
These are clear consistent policies which we are putting into place.
More Synonyms of consistent
consistent in British English
(kənˈsɪstənt)
adjective
1.
showing consistency; not self-contradictory
2. (postpositive; foll bywith)
in agreement or harmony; accordant
3.
steady; even
consistent growth
4. mathematics
(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
5. logic
a.
(of a set of statements) capable of all being true at the same time or under the same interpretation
b. Also: sound
(of a formal system) not permitting the deduction of a contradiction from the axioms
Compare complete (sense 5)
6. obsolete
stuck together; cohering
Derived forms
consistently (conˈsistently)
adverb
consistent in American English
(kənˈsɪstənt)
adjective
1. Rare
holding together; firm; solid
consistent soil
2.
in agreement or harmony; in accord; compatible
deeds not consistent with his words
3.
holding always to the same principles or practice
consistent behavior
Derived forms
consistently (conˈsistently)
adverb
Word origin
L consistens, prp. of consistere: see consist
Examples of 'consistent' in a sentence
consistent
Many are capable of delivering consistent growth irrespective of the presidential election result.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The changes will reward our people in a fair and consistent way.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This lack of consistent support can be hugely damaging.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The group attributed its success to the consistent delivery of strong organic growth and cash generation since its listing six years ago.
Computing (2010)
Already, though, it is a body of work of consistent high quality.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Ask for clarity on exactly what your boss needs from you, explaining that sometimes you are unsure as his instructions aren't always consistent.
The Sun (2017)
Our results are consistent with read number being proportional to fish numbers, but more work is needed on the precise relationship of eDNA and fish abundance.
Smithsonian Mag (2017)
He had led his company to consistent success for decades.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
We said the bottom is no place to live on a consistent basis.
Christianity Today (2000)
The thing we need to be is consistent and always playing well.
The Sun (2006)
The trends appear steady and consistent across the main surveys.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
It says much for his supremely consistent standards that nobody really noticed.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The advantage with airborne turbines is that the wind is stronger and more consistent at higher altitudes.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Inflation was low and growth was consistent.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
With more consistent performances the results will follow.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
We wanted it to sound consistent all the way through.
The Sun (2006)
What we are doing is being consistent with our approach.
The Sun (2012)
Whether potential can be turned into the hard facts of consistent excellence is the question.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
People expect a better performance from us on a consistent basis and rightly so.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
My points are getting gradually higher and more consistent.
The Sun (2012)
As a result it has been able to show consistent dividend growth.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
We would not get consistent results if we did.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
That was consistent with the approach adopted in other relevant jurisdictions.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
We are doing it for our football club and in a way that is consistent with our history and our soul.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
This medal table rewards consistent success.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
That goes some way to explaining the consistent support the South has received.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
There is in fact a consistent if rare pattern of bored of in English.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Yet surely consistent domestic success is part of this process, too?
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
This insistence on positive language has reaped popular dividends, with polling showing consistent support for the government on this issue.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Quotations
We cannot remain consistent with the world save by growing inconsistent with our past selvesHavelock EllisThe Dance of Life
In other languages
consistent
British English: consistent /kənˈsɪstənt/ ADJECTIVE
A consistent person always behaves or responds in the same way.
He has never been a very consistent player.
American English: consistent
Arabic: ثَابِت
Brazilian Portuguese: consistente
Chinese: 一致的
Croatian: dosljedan
Czech: důsledný
Danish: konsistent
Dutch: consistent
European Spanish: consecuente
Finnish: johdonmukainen
French: cohérent
German: beständig
Greek: συνεπής
Italian: coerente
Japanese: 一貫した
Korean: 일관된
Norwegian: samsvarende
Polish: zgodny
European Portuguese: consistente
Romanian: consecvent
Russian: последовательный
Latin American Spanish: consecuente
Swedish: konsekvent
Thai: ที่สอดคล้องกัน
Turkish: tutarlı
Ukrainian: послідовний
Vietnamese: nhất quán
Chinese translation of 'consistent'
consistent
(kənˈsɪstənt)
adj
[person]一贯(貫)的 (yīguàn de)
[argument, theory, ideas]一致的 (yīzhì de)
to be consistent with与(與) ... 相符 (yǔ ... xiāngfú)
1 (adjective)
Definition
holding to the same principles
He has never been the most consistent of players.
Synonyms
steady
the steady beat of the drums
even
It is important to have an even temperature when you work.
regular
an unfailingly regular procedure
stable
a stable marriage
constant
The temperature should be kept more or less constant.
persistent
flooding caused by persistent rain
dependable
unchanging
true to type
undeviating
Opposites
changing
,
irregular
,
inconsistent
,
erratic
,
deviating
2 (adjective)
Definition
in agreement
These new goals are not consistent with the existing policies.
Synonyms
compatible
She and I are very compatible – we're interested in all the same things.
agreeing
in keeping
harmonious
a harmonious blend of colours
in harmony
consonant
in accord
congruent
The interests of landowners were by no means congruent with those of industrial capitalists.
congruous
accordant
Opposites
contrary
,
contradictory
,
inconsistent
,
incompatible
,
incongruous
,
discordant
,
inharmonious
3 (adjective)
Definition
holding to the same principles
A theory should be internally consistent.
Synonyms
coherent
He has failed to work out a coherent strategy for modernising the service.
logical
a logical argument
compatible
Free enterprise, he argued, was compatible with Russian values and traditions.
harmonious
consonant
all of a piece
Opposites
contradictory
,
inconsistent
,
incompatible
,
illogical
,
incoherent
Quotation
We cannot remain consistent with the world save by growing inconsistent with our past selves [Havelock Ellis – The Dance of Life]
Additional synonyms
in the sense of congruent
Definition
agreeing or corresponding
The interests of landowners were by no means congruent with those of industrial capitalists.
Synonyms
compatible,
agreeing,
according,
consistent,
identical,
coinciding,
corresponding,
conforming,
concurrent,
congruous
in the sense of congruous
Definition
corresponding or agreeing
Synonyms
corresponding,
agreeing,
correspondent,
consistent,
compatible,
consonant,
congruent,
concordant
in the sense of constant
Definition
unchanging
The temperature should be kept more or less constant.