consistent
IPA: kʌnsˈɪstʌnt
noun
- (in the plural, rare) Objects or facts that are coexistent, or in agreement with one another.
- (Eastern Orthodoxy, historical) A kind of penitent who was allowed to assist at prayers, but was not permitted to receive the holy sacraments.
adjective
- Of a regularly occurring, dependable nature.
- Compatible, accordant.
- (logic) Of a set of statements: such that no contradiction logically follows from them.
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Examples of "consistent" in Sentences
- This week's fund screen centers on what we call consistent performers.
- The phrase 'consistent employment and good health' rules out Kieron Dyer, who was suggested by Herbie Cullen.
- There is no short term consistent reaction to the whisper number, but there is a long term consistent reaction.
- His campaign says, no, they believe Republican voters are still looking for what they call a consistent conservative.
- There is no short term consistent reaction to the whisper number, but we do see a consistent negative price reaction when all data is reviewed.
- And to ensure that you are using a definition consistent with all of your agency's relevant rules and regulations, turn to your internal HR colleagues for help.
- I wanted to share with our audience something that one of the president's spokespersons had to say last week about what he calls a consistent pattern of fits being thrown by North Korea -- let's listen.
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