Definitions for consistent

consistent con·sist·ent

Spelling: [kuh n-sis-tuh nt]
IPA: /kənˈsɪs tənt/

Consistent is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 429 anagrams from letters in consistent (ceinnosstt).

Definitions for consistent

adjective

  1. agreeing or accordant; compatible; not self-contradictory:
  2. constantly adhering to the same principles, course, form, etc.:
  3. holding firmly together; cohering.
  4. Archaic. fixed; firm.

Origin of consistent

First recorded in 1565-75, consistent is from the Latin word consistent- (stem of consistēns, present participle of consistere). See consist, Examples for consistent

A minimum wage is consistent with conservative ideals, for four reasons.

The new report is consistent with a great deal of research that has not yet shifted public thinking about alcohol problems.

That vote was consistent with his leadership of the opposition that I saw when I was ambassador.

His hat was more shiny than was consistent with the hat-manufacturing interest.

If we must have them let us be consistent and give one to the unmarried man.

For example, 47 percent of “consistent conservatives” view Fox News as their main source of information.

In short, when a person is always to deceive, it is impossible to be consistent.

There needs to be an across-the-board, consistent defense of the constitutional separation of powers.

The Plautine character is never a consistent human character.

His resolution of leaving Churchhill is consistent with his general eagerness.

Word Value for consistent
Scrable

12

Words with friends

15

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