CONSISTENT


Meaning of CONSISTENT in English

■ adjective

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

↘unchanging in standard over time.

2》 (usu. ~ with ) compatible or in agreement.

3》 not containing any logical contradictions.

Derivatives

~ly adverb

Origin

C16 (in the sense 'consisting or composed of'): from L. ~- , consistere (see consist ).

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