consistent
adjective
[ kənˈsɪst(ə)nt ]
• acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.
• "the parents are being consistent and firm in their reactions"
• (of an argument or set of ideas) not containing any logical contradictions.
• "a consistent explanation"
• compatible or in agreement with something.
• "the injuries are consistent with falling from a great height"
Similar:
compatible,
congruous,
agreeing,
accordant,
consonant,
in harmony,
harmonious,
in tune,
in line,
reconcilable,
of a piece,
corresponding to,
conforming to,
Origin:
late 16th century (in the sense ‘consisting or composed of’): from Latin consistent- ‘standing firm or still, existing’, from the verb consistere (see consist).
