Consistent — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /kən-ˈsi-stənt/ con·sis·tent

Meaning & Definition of Consistent

Consistent (adjective)

  1. marked by harmony, regularity, or steady continuity, free from variation or contradiction
  2. marked by agreement, compatible —usually used with with
  3. showing steady conformity to character, profession, belief, or custom

Consistent (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not having or showing any apparent conflict

    "the clothes you wear to work must be consistent with the company's dress code"

    similar: accordant, coherent, compatible, concordant, conformable (to), congruent, congruous, consonant, correspondent (with or to), harmonious, nonconflicting, of a piece
    related: self-consistent, appropriate, befitting, felicitous, fit, fitting, meet, proper, right, suitable
    opposite: conflicting, conflictive, incompatible, incongruous, inconsistent, inharmonious, noncompatible
    near: improper, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, infelicitous, unsuitable

Related Entry: Consistency (noun)

Consistency is a different word from Consistent. The synonyms below are for consistency, not for consistent.

  1. the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing

    "beat the egg whites until they take on the consistency of whipped cream"

    similar: consistence, density, thickness, viscidity, viscosity
    related: compactness, firmness, solidity, ropiness, stickiness

Related Entry: Self-consistent (adjective)

Self-consistent is a different word from Consistent. The synonyms below are for self-consistent, not for consistent.

  1. as in coherent, congruent

    similar: accordant, coherent, compatible, concordant, conformable (to), congruent, congruous, consistent, consonant, correspondent (with or to), harmonious, nonconflicting, appropriate, befitting, felicitous, fit, fitting, meet, proper, right, suitable
    opposite: conflicting, conflictive, incompatible, incongruous, inconsistent, inharmonious, noncompatible, improper, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, infelicitous, unsuitable

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Consistent

The most common words with a similar meaning to Consistent:

accordant, coherent, compatible, concordant, conformable (to), congruent, congruous, consonant, correspondent (with or to), harmonious, nonconflicting, of a piece

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Consistent

Words with the opposite meaning of Consistent:

conflicting, conflictive, incompatible, incongruous, inconsistent, inharmonious, noncompatible

Related Words for Consistent

self-consistent, appropriate, befitting, felicitous, fit, fitting, meet, proper, right, suitable

Near Antonyms of Consistent

improper, inapposite, inappropriate, inapt, infelicitous, unsuitable

Word Forms of Consistent

Derived words: consistently (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Consistent

borrowed from Latin consistent-, consistens, present participle of consistere "to come to a halt, remain at the same level, take up a position, reside, be composed of, be established (in a given state)" consist:1

First known use: 1638

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Consistent

Words & Phrases Containing Consistent

self-consistent

Frequently Asked Questions about Consistent

What does "Consistent" mean?

"Consistent" means marked by harmony, regularity, or steady continuity, free from variation or contradiction. As an adjective, it is defined as: marked by harmony, regularity, or steady continuity, free from variation or contradiction.

What is another word for "Consistent"?

Other words for "Consistent" include accordant, coherent, compatible, concordant, conformable (to), congruent, congruous and consonant. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Consistent" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Consistent"?

There are 22 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Consistent". Common alternatives include accordant, coherent, compatible, concordant, conformable (to), congruent, congruous, consonant, correspondent (with or to) and harmonious.

What is the opposite of "Consistent"?

Antonyms of "Consistent" include conflicting, conflictive, incompatible, incongruous, inconsistent, inharmonious and noncompatible. Near antonyms include improper, inapposite, inappropriate and inapt.

How do you use "Consistent" in a sentence?

Examples of "Consistent" in a sentence: "the clothes you wear to work must be consistent with the company's dress code".

Is "Consistent" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Consistent" is an adjective.

Is "Consistent" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Consistent" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Consistent"?

"Consistent" is pronounced /kən-ˈsi-stənt/ and divided into syllables as con·sis·tent.