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[kənˈsɪst(ə)nt], (Adjective)
Definitions:
- acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate
(e.g: the parents are being consistent and firm in their reactions)
- (of an argument or set of ideas) not containing any logical contradictions
(e.g: a consistent explanation)
- compatible or in agreement with something
(e.g: the injuries are consistent with falling from a great height)
Phrases:
Origin
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late 16th century (in the sense ‘consisting or composed of’): from Latin consistent- ‘standing firm or still, existing’, from the verb consistere (see consist)
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