Definitions for Consistent
kənˈsɪs təntcon·sis·tent

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. consistentadjective

   (sometimes followed by `with') in agreement or consistent or reliable

   "testimony consistent with the known facts"; "I have decided that the course of conduct which I am following is consistent with my sense of responsibility as president in time of war"- FDR

2. reproducible, consistentadjective

   capable of being reproduced

   "astonishingly reproducible results can be obtained"

3. coherent, consistent, logical, orderedadjective

   marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts

   "a coherent argument"

4. consistent, uniformadjective

   the same throughout in structure or composition

   "bituminous coal is often treated as a consistent and homogeneous product"

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.3 / 3 votes

1. consistentnoun

   Objects or facts that are coexistent, or in agreement with one another.

2. consistentnoun

   In the history of the Eastern Orthodox Church, a kind of penitent who was allowed to assist at prayers, but could not be admitted to receive the holy sacrament.

3. consistentadjective

   of a regularly occurring, dependable nature

4. consistentadjective

   Of a set of statements, such that no contradiction logically follows from them.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Consistentadjective

   Etymology: consistens, Latin.

   1. Not contradictory; not opposed.

   With reference to such a lord, to serve and to be free, are terms not consistent only, but equivalent. Robert South, Sermons.

   A great part of their politicks others do not think consistent with honour to practise. Joseph Addison, Remarks on Italy.

   On their own axis as the planets run,
   Yet make at once their circle round the sun;
   So two consistent motions act the soul,
   And one regards itself, and one the whole. Alexander Pope, Essays.

   Shew me one that has it in his power
   To act consistent with himself an hour. Alexander Pope, Epist. of Hor.

   The fool consistent, and the false sincere;
   Priests, princes, women, no dissemblers here. Alexander Pope, Epist.

   2. Firm; not fluid.

   The sand, contained within the shell, becoming solid and consistent, at the same time that of the stratum without it did. John Woodward, Natural History, p. v.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. consistent

   In classical deductive logic, a consistent theory is one that does not lead to a logical contradiction. The lack of contradiction can be defined in either semantic or syntactic terms. The semantic definition states that a theory is consistent if it has a model, i.e., there exists an interpretation under which all formulas in the theory are true. This is the sense used in traditional Aristotelian logic, although in contemporary mathematical logic the term satisfiable is used instead. The syntactic definition states a theory T {\displaystyle T} is consistent if there is no formula φ {\displaystyle \varphi } such that both φ {\displaystyle \varphi } and its negation ¬ φ {\displaystyle \lnot \varphi } are elements of the set of consequences of T {\displaystyle T} . Let A {\displaystyle A} be a set of closed sentences (informally "axioms") and ⟨ A ⟩ {\displaystyle \langle A\rangle } the set of closed sentences provable from A {\displaystyle A} under some (specified, possibly implicitly) formal deductive system. The set of axioms A {\displaystyle A} is consistent when φ , ¬ φ ∈ ⟨ A ⟩ {\displaystyle \varphi ,\lnot \varphi \in \langle A\rangle } for no formula φ {\displaystyle \varphi } .If there exists a deductive system for which these semantic and syntactic definitions are equivalent for any theory formulated in a particular deductive logic, the logic is called complete. The completeness of the sentential calculus was proved by Paul Bernays in 1918 and Emil Post in 1921, while the completeness of predicate calculus was proved by Kurt Gödel in 1930, and consistency proofs for arithmetics restricted with respect to the induction axiom schema were proved by Ackermann (1924), von Neumann (1927) and Herbrand (1931). Stronger logics, such as second-order logic, are not complete. A consistency proof is a mathematical proof that a particular theory is consistent. The early development of mathematical proof theory was driven by the desire to provide finitary consistency proofs for all of mathematics as part of Hilbert's program. Hilbert's program was strongly impacted by the incompleteness theorems, which showed that sufficiently strong proof theories cannot prove their own consistency (provided that they are in fact consistent). Although consistency can be proved by means of model theory, it is often done in a purely syntactical way, without any need to reference some model of the logic. The cut-elimination (or equivalently the normalization of the underlying calculus if there is one) implies the consistency of the calculus: since there is no cut-free proof of falsity, there is no contradiction in general.

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1. consistent

   Consistent refers to the ability to continually adhere to the same principles, course, form, or details. It involves the aspects of reliability, uniformity, stability, or coherence over a period of time. In different contexts, it could mean acting or behaving in the same way over time, especially to be fair or accurate, or it could refer to elements of a system or set of ideas working together without contradiction or conflict.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. Consistentadjective

   possessing firmness or fixedness; firm; hard; solid

2. Consistentadjective

   having agreement with itself or with something else; having harmony among its parts; possesing unity; accordant; harmonious; congruous; compatible; uniform; not contradictory

3. Consistentadjective

   living or acting in conformity with one's belief or professions

4. Etymology: [L. consistens, p. pr.: cf. F. consistant.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. consistent

   Act and perform in a logical, just, fair and accurate manner in compliance with the universes truth in every moment.

   They are consistent in how they speak to each of their children and are respected for it.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on January 29, 2015  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Consistent' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3182

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Consistent' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4087

3. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'Consistent' in Adjectives Frequency: #428

How to pronounce Consistent?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Consistent in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Consistent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Consistent in a Sentence

1. Chuck Grassley:

   Less than a week ago, I expressed serious concern that what little remains of the FBI’s credibility is on the line following its inconsistent handling of politically sensitive investigations, failure to hold its own employees accountable for misconduct and consistent disregard for congressional oversight, last night’s raid on the home of a former U.S. president without explanation will only further erode confidence in the FBI and the Justice Department.

2. Josh Baskett:

   The consistent message that I continued to hear was: We want a clean barrel, we want a consistent barrel, and if at all possible, we want a neat barrel.

3. Defense Secretary Ash Carter:

   I expect him both to hear what we're doing, and continue to say what he's told me and Gen. (Joseph) Dunford, certainly for the military campaign, which is that he wants us to continue to come to him with proposals for ways that we can strengthen the campaign consistent with our overall strategic approach.

4. Jim Mattis:

   The Department of Defense remains steadfastly committed to working with Taiwan to provide the defense articles and services necessary to maintain sufficient self defense consistent with our obligation set out in Relations Act.

5. Dr Hughes:

   Consistent and correct condom use with new and casual partners is the best defense against STIs, and if you are at risk, regular check-ups are essential to enable early diagnosis and treatment.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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2. ^ Wiktionary
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3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
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4. ^ Wikipedia
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
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