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consistent

/kənˈsɪstənt/
Meanings
  • adjective

    adhering to the same principle, course, form, etc.

    - "Her consistent behavior throughout the years was commendable."
    - "The consistent application of the rules led to fair outcomes."
  • adjective

    not varying or changing

    - "The consistent temperature of the room made for a comfortable sleep."
    - "His consistent performance in sports earned him recognition."
Pronunciation
  1. /kənˈsɪstənt/



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  2. /kənˈsɪstənt/



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Antonyms

contradictory , incompatible , inconsistent
Rhymes
Words rhyming with consistent
remines , lines , mimes , chimes , dimes,imes , climes , vines , pines , mines , mimes , lines , finds , binds
Homonyms
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  1. consensus (English) : agreement or general acceptance

  2. consent (English) : permission for something to happen

Homophones
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  1. consent, conscience, constance, construct, consonant

Variants
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consistent , consistently , consistencies , consistency , self-consistent
Forms
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consistently, inconsistent, inconsistently

Etymology
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From Middle English consisteren, from Old French consister, from con- 'together' + stare 'stand', from stare 'to stand, make firm'

Trivia
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  1. The word 'consistent' contains the word 'sist' which means 'to stand still or remain unchanged'

  2. In mathematics, a consistent set of axioms is one that does not lead to contradictory results.

Related Concepts
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  1. reliability: Consistent behavior or performance is often associated with reliability.

  2. stability: Consistency implies stability and a lack of change.

Quotes
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  1. One of the strengths of Blake's letters is their "consistent" readability …

    - William Styron,{it}This Quiet Dust and Other Writings{/it},(1953) 1982

  2. I am not "consistent" about giving vibrancy and other kinds of input to a relationship.  … There are periods when I am the most attentive and thoughtful lover in the world, and periods, too, when I am just unavailable.

    - Toni Cade Bambara,"A Conversation with Claudia Tate",{"source"=>"in {it}The Story and Its Writer{/it}, edited by Ann Charters", "aqdate"=>"1987"}

  3. The rhythm of the gesture never varied. The paper flew in identically the same arc at each doorway, landed in identically the same spot. It was impossible for anybody to throw with such "consistent" perfection.

    - Madeleine L'Engle,{it}A Wrinkle in Time{/it},(1962) 1976

  4. … the sixty-five-year-old filmmaker continues to practice his craft with "consistent" artistic aplomb.

    - Peter Travers,{it}Rolling Stone{/it},30 Aug. 2001
Culture
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The word 'consistent' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe characters or themes that remain true to themselves or their principles. In music, it is used to describe a melody or rhythm that stays the same throughout a piece.

How to Memorize "consistent"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a set of blocks that always fit together perfectly. This represents the idea of consistency.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'consistent' with the image of a rock that never changes or moves.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Consistently Cats Can Climb Cedar Trees' to remember the adjective form.

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