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consistentconsistent /kənˈsɪstənt/ ●●○ AWL adjective ETYMOLOGYconsistentOrigin: 1500-1600 Latin, present participle of consistere; ➔ CONSIST THESAURUSnot different► samea)the same person, place, thing, etc. is one particular person, etc. and not a different one: Harry and I went to the same school.b)used to say two or more people, things, etc. are exactly like each other: I know how you feel – I have the same problem. The same thing could happen again. ► identical exactly the same in every way: The picture is identical to the one in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. ► equal the same in size, number, or amount: The two rooms are roughly equal in size. ► equivalent the same in value, level, size, or importance as something of a different type: The visa costs $25 or the equivalent amount in pesos. ► indistinguishable formal so similar that it is impossible to see any differences: The counterfeit money was almost indistinguishable from real money. ► uniform formal always the same in all parts or in all cases: It’s important that scientists use a uniform system of measurement. ► constant always at the same level: The room is kept at a constant temperature of 68 degrees. ► consistent formal always doing something well or in the same way: Arnie is the most consistent batter on our team. ► matching matching clothes, materials, etc. are the same or closely related in style, color, and pattern, so that they look well together: The twins were dressed in matching outfits. all the time, at all times, or each time► alwaysall the time, at all times, or each time: Always lock your bicycle to something secure. Grandma had always told us to be careful. ► permanently at all times: The door is permanently locked. ► all the time/the whole time continuously and often: The baby cries all the time. ► constantly always or regularly: The fish are constantly moving in the tank. ► continuously formal without stopping or pausing: The tower clock has been working continuously for 270 years. ► consistently always doing something in the same way: If you use the soap consistently, your acne should improve. ► invariably formal always in the same way, without ever changing: The disease almost invariably ends in death. ► whenever each time that something happens. Whenever is used to join two parts of a sentence together: I visit my brother whenever I’m in New York. 1always having the same beliefs, behavior, attitudes, quality, etc. OPP inconsistent: one of our most consistent players Teaching by example has been a consistent theme in his work.consistent in We need to be consistent in our approach.► see thesaurus at same12continuing to develop in the same way OPP inconsistent: We’ve seen a consistent improvement in the team’s performance. consistent growth year after year3be consistent with something to say the same thing or follow the same principles as something else OPP inconsistent: Her injuries are consistent with having fallen from the building.4consistent ideas, arguments, etc. do not have any part that disagrees with another part OPP inconsistent: a consistent argument The results of the different studies are remarkably consistent.—consistently adverb► see thesaurus at always |