consistent

Everyday

1. Always behaving or happening in the same way; steady and reliable. tree →
2. In agreement with something; not contradicting it. tree →
3. (maths, science) Results that are the same or very close each time you test. tree →

In the lessons

In science experiments, results should be consistent when you repeat them. In sport a consistent player plays well every time. In stories, a witness's account should be consistent with the facts. Phrases: consistent with, be consistent in.

Examples

• She is a consistent player and scores in nearly every game. tree →
• Our results were consistent each time we did the experiment. tree →
• His story is not consistent with what the camera shows. tree →
• Try to be consistent with your handwriting. tree →
• Practising every day gives consistent progress. tree →
• The two answers are consistent, so the sum is probably right. tree →
• The weather has been consistent all week: sunny and warm. tree →
• They left nothing undone that was consistent with the reputation of their tribe. tree →

Note

Adverb: consistently. Noun: consistency (also means how thick a liquid is). Opposite: inconsistent. Do not mix up with "constant", which means never changing at all.