consistent

Definition of Consistent in English :

Adjective

1. consistent

(sometimes followed by with') in agreement or consistent or reliable

Example Sentences:
'testimony consistent with the known facts'
'I have decided that the course of conduct which I am following is consistent with my sense of responsibility as president in time of war'

2. consistent, reproducible

capable of being reproduced

Example Sentences:
'astonishingly reproducible results can be obtained'

reproducible

3. coherent, consistent, logical, ordered

marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts

Example Sentences:
'a coherent argument'

4. consistent, uniform

the same throughout in structure or composition

Example Sentences:
'bituminous coal is often treated as a consistent and homogeneous product'

uniform

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Consistent

see synonyms of consistent

adjective

1.

showing consistency; not self-contradictory

2. (postpositive; foll by with)

in agreement or harmony; accordant

3.

steady; even

consistent growth

4. mathematics

(of two or more equations) satisfied by at least one common set of values of the variables

x + y = 4 and x – y = 2 are consistent

5. logic

a.

(of a set of statements) capable of all being true at the same time or under the same interpretation

b. Also: sound

(of a formal system) not permitting the deduction of a contradiction from the axioms

Compare complete (sense 5)

6. obsolete

stuck together; cohering

Consistent

see synonyms of consistent

adjective

1. Rare

holding together; firm; solid

consistent soil

2.

in agreement or harmony; in accord; compatible

deeds not consistent with his words

3.

holding always to the same principles or practice

consistent behavior

Consistent

see synonyms of consistent

adj.

1. In agreement; compatible: The testimony was consistent with the known facts.

2. Being in agreement with itself; coherent and uniform: a consistent pattern of behavior.

3. Reliable; steady: demonstrated a consistent ability to impress the critics.

4. Mathematics Having at least one common solution, as of two or more equations or inequalities.

5. Holding true as a group; not contradictory: a consistent set of statements.

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