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consistent [ con·sis·tent ]

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Adjective

1. Acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.

He is consistent in the application of his brand of pragmatism.

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2. Unchanging in nature, standard, or effect over time.

the mixtures are of consistent quality

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3. (of an argument or set of ideas) not containing any logical contradictions.

The Society became concerned about the lack of a consistent explanation.

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4. Compatible or in agreement with something.

Is there a way to read these opinions as consistent with a principle?

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Origin

1. Late 16th century (in the sense ‘consisting or composed of’): from Latin consistent- ‘standing firm or still, existing’, from the verb consistere (see consist).

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