consistent
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
always behaving or happening in the same way, especially in a good way.
acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.
Simple“The team's consistent performance throughout the season helped them win the championship.”
In context“The teacher was praised for being consistent with her grading, ensuring that every student was held to the same rigorous standards regardless of the assignment.”
Antonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
agreeing with something else or not contradicting it.
in agreement or harmony; compatible with other facts or principles.
Simple“The witness's story was not consistent with the evidence found at the scene.”
In context“The new policy is consistent with the company's long-term goals of reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
used to describe a set of ideas or statements that do not contain any contradictions.
referring to a system of axioms or statements where no contradiction can be derived.
Simple“The scientist worked hard to ensure her theory was logically consistent.”
In context“A mathematical system is considered consistent only if it is impossible to prove both a statement and its negation within that system.”
Antonyms - 04 C2 Proficiency
having a smooth or steady texture without lumps.
possessing a uniform physical texture or degree of density.
Simple“Mix the flour and water until you have a consistent paste.”
In context“The industrial mixer ensures the plastic resin maintains a consistent viscosity before it is injected into the moulds.”
UsageOften used when discussing the quality of a mixture or substance.
Usage consistent evidence · broadly consistent · completely consistent
“A rugby player from Fiji died in Japan last week after being rushed to hospital with “symptoms consistent with severe heatstroke” following a training session.”
“From this season, there will be a consistent approach across all competitions.”
Borrowed from Latin cōnsistēntem, present participle of cōnsistō (“to agree with; to continue”), from con- (prefix indicating a being or bringing together of several objects) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European ḱóm (“beside, by, near, with”)) + sistō (“to cause to stand; to place, set”) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European stísteh₂ti (“to be standing up; to be getting up”), from the root *steh₂- (“to stand (up)”)).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.