consistent
adjective
Simple meaning
Of a regularly occurring, dependable nature.
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Definition
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adjective
Of a regularly occurring, dependable nature.
Compatible, accordant.
logic
Of a set of statements: such that no contradiction logically follows from them.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A2 · Elementary (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
More ways to use consistent
- “Testimony consistent with the known facts.”adjective
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Word family
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In a systematic or consistent manner.
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Sense: of a regularly occurring or dependable nature
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