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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024con•sist•ent /kənˈsɪstənt/USA pronunciation adj. - of, relating to, or showing consistency: took actions that were consistent with their views.
con•sist•ent•ly, adv.: He consistently opposed the war. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024con•sist•ent (kən sis′tənt),USA pronunciation adj. - agreeing or accordant;
compatible; not self-contradictory:His views and actions are consistent. - constantly adhering to the same principles, course, form, etc.:a consistent opponent.
- holding firmly together;
cohering. - [Archaic.]fixed;
firm.
- Latin consistent- (stem of consistēns, present participle of consistere). See consist, -ent
- 1565–75
con•sist′ent•ly, adv. - 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged congruous, consonant, harmonious, conformable.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: consistent /kənˈsɪstənt/ adj - showing consistency; not self-contradictory
- (postpositive) followed by with: in agreement or harmony; accordant
- steady; even: consistent growth
- (of a set of statements) capable of all being true at the same time or under the same interpretation
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