of the same quality; especially : good each time
3. continuing to happen or develop in the same way
4. possessing firmness or coherence
5. marked by harmony, regularity, or steady continuity
Examples of CONSISTENT
He is a consistent supporter of the museum.
We need to be more consistent in handling this problem.
Customers expect that the quality of service they receive will be consistent.
The pain has been consistent.
Your grades have shown consistent improvement this school year.
Their descriptions of the accident were consistent.
The decision was consistent with the company's policy.
Origin of CONSISTENT
Latin consistent-, consistens, present participle of consistere (see 1consist) First Known Use: 1638
Synonyms
accordant, coherent, compatible, concordant, conformable (to), congruent, congruous, consonant, correspondent (with or to), harmonious, nonconflicting, of a piece
Antonyms
- Related Words
- self-consistent; appropriate, befitting, felicitous, fit, fitting, meet, proper, right, suitable
- Near Antonyms
- improper, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, infelicitous, unsuitable