What does consistent mean?
Definitions for consistent
kənˈsɪs təntcon·sis·tent
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word consistent.
Princeton's WordNet
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
reproducible, consistentadjective
capable of being reproduced
"astonishingly reproducible results can be obtained"
coherent, consistent, logical, orderedadjective
marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts
"a coherent argument"
consistent, uniformadjective
the same throughout in structure or composition
"bituminous coal is often treated as a consistent and homogeneous product"
Wiktionary
consistentnoun
Objects or facts that are coexistent, or in agreement with one another.
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.
consistentadjective
of a regularly occurring, dependable nature
consistentadjective
Of a set of statements, such that no contradiction logically follows from them.
Webster Dictionary
Consistentadjective
possessing firmness or fixedness; firm; hard; solid
Etymology: [L. consistens, p. pr.: cf. F. consistant.]
Consistentadjective
having agreement with itself or with something else; having harmony among its parts; possesing unity; accordant; harmonious; congruous; compatible; uniform; not contradictory
Etymology: [L. consistens, p. pr.: cf. F. consistant.]
Consistentadjective
living or acting in conformity with one's belief or professions
Etymology: [L. consistens, p. pr.: cf. F. consistant.]
Editors Contribution
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
Spoken Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'consistent' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #3182
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'consistent' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4087
Adjectives Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'consistent' in Adjectives Frequency: #428
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of consistent in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of consistent in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
Examples of consistent in a Sentence
Unfortunately, the assistance we received from other elements of the U.S. Government was inconsistent and disappointing over the course of three and a half years, we hope that my husband's death and the others who have faced similar tragedies in recent months will finally prompt the U.S. Government to take its responsibilities seriously and establish a coordinated and consistent approach to supporting hostages and their families.
Only when you give up being consistent will you find the truth! Inconsistency makes you free to discover other roads.
Over the past year we’ve conducted insight sessions -- via direct interview, surveys, a consistent theme was to make [the loyalty program] more rewarding for them. We looked at competition and listened to member feedback. Outside of more ways to redeem points, they said, ‘help me with my travel experience.’.
The housing sector this year has been one of the only sectors that has shown consistent strength, so that continuing, I think, bodes well for the overall economy.
These images are not consistent with our core values of honor, duty and respect.
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- متسقArabic
- непротиворечив, постоянен, последователенBulgarian
- consistentCatalan, Valencian
- konzistentní, bezespornýCzech
- konsistent, widerspruchsfreiGerman
- konsekvencaEsperanto
- consistenteSpanish
- järjepidevEstonian
- استوارPersian
- conforme, cohérent, constantFrench
- seasmhachScottish Gaelic
- konzisztens, ellentmondásmentesHungarian
- konsistenIndonesian
- 一貫したJapanese
- consequent, veel voorkomend, consistentDutch
- consistentePortuguese
- consistentRomanian
- последовательный, совместимыйRussian
- 一贯Chinese
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