■ 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 ).