consistent

adjective
UK: /kənˈsɪstənt/
US: /kənˈsɪstənt/

  1. Always behaving or happening in a similar way.

    1. The data was consistent across all trials. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her work has been consistent; she always delivers high-quality results. [ ] [ ]

  2. In agreement with something; not self-contradictory.

    1. His story is consistent with the facts. [ ] [ ]
    2. The witness's account was consistent, proving its reliability in court. [ ] [ ]

  3. Regular and reliable over a period.

    1. We need consistent updates on the project. [ ] [ ]
    2. For the treatment to work, consistent application of the cream is essential. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

regular steady uniform harmonious coherent logical stable
consistent adverb

  1. In a way that always behaves or happens in a similar way; regularly.

    1. She consistently arrives on time. [ ] [ ]
    2. The team has consistently performed well, securing their place in the finals. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "consistent" in English means: Always behaving or happening in a similar way., In agreement with something; not self-contradictory., Regular and reliable over a period..

The phonetic transcription of "consistent" is /kənˈsɪstənt/ in British English and /kənˈsɪstənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "consistent": regular, steady, uniform, harmonious, coherent, logical, stable.

Example usage of "consistent": "The data was consistent across all trials.". More examples on the page.