consistent

adjective

con·sis·tent kən-ˈsi-stənt How to pronounce consistent (audio)

: marked by harmony, regularity, or steady continuity : free from variation or contradiction

a consistent style in painting

: marked by agreement : compatible

—usually used with with

statements not consistent with the truth

: showing steady conformity to character, profession, belief, or custom

a consistent patriot

: tending to be arbitrarily close to the true value of the parameter estimated as the sample becomes large

a consistent statistical estimator

archaic : possessing firmness or coherence

consistently

kən-ˈsi-stənt-lē How to pronounce consistent (audio)

adverb

Example Sentences

… 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, (1953) 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. See More

Recent Examples on the Web An arriving officer said the damage was consistent with someone attempting to steal a vehicle.

John Benson, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 The implication is that boards should have cybersecurity expertise that is consistent with risks their companies face, and insufficient expertise puts investors at risk.

Anthony Vance, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 Purple running shorts whose appearance was consistent with those Fletcher was wearing were found in a discarded trash bag nearby, the affidavit said.

Adrian Sainz, ajc, 6 Sep. 2022 Gavin Naylor, the director of the Florida Program for Shark Research, said the total number of bites are consistent with a long-term global trend.

N'dea Yancey-bragg, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2022 Parts missing from the vehicle were consistent with those found at the crash scene, police said.

Bob Dohr, Journal Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 The motion to dismiss is consistent with the Board’s legal authority to adopt the Resolution that promotes kindness and equality for students and staff.

The Enquirer, 24 Aug. 2022 These finds are consistent with previous discoveries that point to astragali’s role in gaming.

Brigit Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Aug. 2022 Keeping the paint color consistent with the vanity unifies the small bathroom and gives it a custom feel.

Andrea Cooley, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	consistent
释义	consistent adjective con·sis·tent kən-ˈsi-stənt 1 a : 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 consistently kən-ˈsi-stənt-lē adverb Synonyms accordant coherent compatible concordant conformable (to) congruent congruous consonant correspondent (with or to) harmonious nonconflicting See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences … 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, (1953) 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. See More Recent Examples on the Web An arriving officer said the damage was consistent with someone attempting to steal a vehicle. John Benson, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 The implication is that boards should have cybersecurity expertise that is consistent with risks their companies face, and insufficient expertise puts investors at risk. Anthony Vance, WSJ, 7 Sep. 2022 Purple running shorts whose appearance was consistent with those Fletcher was wearing were found in a discarded trash bag nearby, the affidavit said. Adrian Sainz, ajc, 6 Sep. 2022 Gavin Naylor, the director of the Florida Program for Shark Research, said the total number of bites are consistent with a long-term global trend. N'dea Yancey-bragg, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2022 Parts missing from the vehicle were consistent with those found at the crash scene, police said. Bob Dohr, Journal Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2022 The motion to dismiss is consistent with the Board’s legal authority to adopt the Resolution that promotes kindness and equality for students and staff. The Enquirer, 24 Aug. 2022 These finds are consistent with previous discoveries that point to astragali’s role in gaming. Brigit Katz, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Aug. 2022 Keeping the paint color consistent with the vanity unifies the small bathroom and gives it a custom feel. Andrea Cooley, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from Latin consistent-, consistens, present participle of consistere "to come to a halt, remain at the same level, take up a position, reside, be composed of, be established (in a given state)" — more at consist entry 1 First Known Use 1638, in the meaning defined at sense 3 Phrases Containing consistent self-consistent self-consistent Kids Definition consistent adjective con·sis·tent kən-ˈsi-stənt 1 : always the same consistent behavior 2 : being in harmony A balanced diet is consistent with good health. consistent adjective as in compatible not having or showing any apparent conflict the clothes you wear to work must be consistent with the company's dress code Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance compatible consonant coherent congruent concordant accordant congruous harmonious nonconflicting conformable (to) appropriate fitting correspondent (with or to) suitable meet self-consistent fit proper of a piece befitting felicitous right Antonyms & Near Antonyms inconsistent conflicting incompatible incongruous improper inappropriate unsuitable conflictive noncompatible inharmonious inapposite infelicitous inapt See More
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consistent

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