Word
consistent
Phoneticscon·sis·tent, stress on the second syllable
US/kənˈsɪstənt/
UK/kənsˈɪstənt/
Definitions
01steady and dependable
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. always behaving or happening in the same way, especially in a good way.
adj. acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.
“The team's consistent performance throughout the season helped them win the championship.”
“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
02matching or in agreement
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. agreeing with something else or not contradicting it.
adj. in agreement or harmony; compatible with other facts or principles.
Español:consistente
“The witness's story was not consistent with the evidence found at the scene.”
“The new policy is consistent with the company's long-term goals of reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability.”
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03logical and non-contradictory
C1 · Advanced Mathematics Academic · Technical
adj. used to describe a set of ideas or statements that do not contain any contradictions.
adj. referring to a system of axioms or statements where no contradiction can be derived.
“The scientist worked hard to ensure her theory was logically consistent.”
“A mathematical system is considered consistent only if it is impossible to prove both a statement and its negation within that system.”
Antonyms
04texture or thickness
C2 · Proficiency Cooking Technical
adj. having a smooth or steady texture without lumps.
adj. possessing a uniform physical texture or degree of density.
“Mix the flour and water until you have a consistent paste.”
“The industrial mixer ensures the plastic resin maintains a consistent viscosity before it is injected into the moulds.”
Usage
Often used when discussing the quality of a mixture or substance.
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “consistent” in context.
Adjective
01. broadly consistent
“The new survey results are broadly consistent with our previous findings.”
adv + adj
02. completely consistent
“His testimony was completely consistent with the evidence found at the scene.”
adv + adj
03. consistent manner
“It is important to apply the rules in a consistent manner for all students.”
adj + noun
04. entirely consistent
“The decision is entirely consistent with the company's long-term strategy.”
adv + adj
05. fairly consistent
“The athlete has maintained a fairly consistent performance throughout the season.”
adv + adj
06. generally consistent
“The weather in this region is generally consistent during the summer months.”
adv + adj
07. internally consistent
“A good theory must be internally consistent and free of contradictions.”
adv + adj
08. relatively consistent
“Prices have remained relatively consistent despite the recent economic changes.”
adv + adj
09. consistent evidence
Real-World Examples
“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.” Etymology
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.
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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