consistent

  • 11consistent — con|sis|tent W3S3 [kənˈsıstənt] adj [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: , present participle of consistere; CONSIST] 1.) always behaving in the same way or having the same attitudes, standards etc usually used to show approval ≠ ↑inconsistent ▪… …

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  • 12consistent — con|sis|tent [ kən sıstənt ] adjective ** 1. ) not changing in behavior, attitudes, or qualities: Since joining the team last year, he has become our most consistent performer. consistent in: I have been consistent in my approach over the years.… …

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  • 13consistent */*/ — UK [kənˈsɪstənt] / US adjective 1) not changing in behaviour, attitudes, or qualities Since joining the team last year, he has become our most consistent performer. consistent in: I have been consistent in my approach over the years. be… …

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  • 14consistent — [[t]kənsɪ̱stənt[/t]] ♦♦♦ 1) ADJ GRADED Someone who is consistent always behaves in the same way, has the same attitudes towards people or things, or achieves the same level of success in something. Becker has never been the most consistent of… …

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  • 15consistent — adjective 1 always having the same beliefs, behaviour, attitudes, quality etc: one of the most consistent players on the tennis circuit | a consistent supporter of constitutional rights 2 continuing to develop in the same way: a consistent… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 16consistent — adjective Etymology: Latin consistent , consistens, present participle of consistere Date: 1638 1. archaic possessing firmness or coherence 2. a. marked by harmony, regularity, or steady continuity …

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  • 17consistent — 01. Louise is a [consistent] player; we can always count on her to have a good game. 02. Brent is our most [consistent] scorer, averaging at least one goal or assist per game. 03. Your son has been [consistently] late for class for the last two… …

    Grammatical examples in English

  • 18consistent — adj. consistent with (consistent with our principles) * * * [kən sɪst(ə)nt] consistent with (consistent with our principles) …

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  • 19consistent*/ — [kənˈsɪstənt] adj 1) not changing in behaviour, attitudes, or qualities Ant: inconsistent A good manager is flexible but consistent.[/ex] 2) continuing or developing steadily in the same way a consistent improvement[/ex] 3) containing statements… …

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  • 20consistent — consistently, adv. /keuhn sis teuhnt/, adj. 1. agreeing or accordant; compatible; not self contradictory: His views and actions are consistent. 2. constantly adhering to the same principles, course, form, etc.: a consistent opponent. 3. holding… …

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