Definitions for consistent
kənˈsɪs təntcon·sis·tent

Princeton's WordNet(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. consistent(adj)

   (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, consistent(adj)

   capable of being reproduced

   "astonishingly reproducible results can be obtained"

3. coherent, consistent, logical, ordered(adj)

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

   "a coherent argument"

4. consistent, uniform(adj)

   the same throughout in structure or composition

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

Wiktionary(3.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. consistent(Noun)

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

2. consistent(Noun)

   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. consistent(Adjective)

   of a regularly occurring, dependable nature

4. consistent(Adjective)

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

Webster Dictionary(3.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Consistent(adj)

   possessing firmness or fixedness; firm; hard; solid

2. Consistent(adj)

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

3. Consistent(adj)

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

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

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. consistent

   Act and perform always in a fair and accurate manner.

   She was always consistent in how she treated each of her children and was 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?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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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. Pascal Saint-Amans:

   The challenge is consistent implementation.

2. Yang Yuanqing:

   This is not consistent with our population.

3. Ted Cruz:

   My stance on immigration has been consistent.

4. Aldous Huxley:

   The only completely consistent people are the dead.

5. Dan Ikenson:

   It’s consistent with Trump’s bombastic approach.

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