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What is another word for Consistent? – 226 Consistent Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    steady stable uniform constant dependable reliable predictable coherent harmonious compatible congruent synchronized methodical systematic orderly organized regular unchanging unwavering unshakeable firm resolute persistent continuous uninterrupted coherent balanced proportionate symmetrical corresponding matching identical analogous uniformed standardized routine habitual customary traditional typical normal average medium middle-of-the-road equitable fair just impartial unbiased objective neutral evenhanded consistent recurrent periodic repeated repetitive cyclical rhythmic metronomic

    Meaning of Consistent

    The primary meaning of the word "consistent" refers to something that is unchanging or coherent in its nature, application, or effect.

    Definitions

    • Having a consistent form, nature, or character, and not changing or varying
    • Compatible or in harmony with something else
    • Logical and coherent in thought or action
    • Conforming to a standard or norm

    Etymology of Consistent

    The word "consistent" comes from the Latin "consistere", which means "to stand together" or "to cohere", and is a combination of "con-" (meaning "together") and "sistere" (meaning "to stand")
    The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that is coherent, compatible, or unchanging

    Example Uses

    • The company has a consistent policy of promoting from within
    • Her consistent effort and dedication earned her a promotion
    • The teacher tried to be consistent in her grading, but it was a challenging task
    • The consistent beat of the music helped the dancers stay in sync

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    inconsistent erratic unstable unpredictable unreliable untrustworthy variable changeable wavering indecisive contradictory discordant incompatible divergent disparate uneven irregular spasmodic intermittent fragmented disjointed incongruous anomalous aberrant deviant wayward capricious mercurial fickle volatile turbulent chaotic haphazard random arbitrary casual occasional intermittent

    Related Nouns

    consistency stability uniformity constancy dependability reliability predictability coherence harmony compatibility congruence synchronization methodology system order organization regularity continuity uninterruptedness coherence balance proportion symmetry correspondence identity analogy uniformity standardization routine habit custom tradition typicality normality average medium fairness justice impartiality objectivity neutrality

    Related Verbs

    conform correspond cohere harmonize synchronize standardize uniformize stabilize steady firm resolutely persist continue recur repeat replicate duplicate mirror echo reflect resemble analogize balance proportion symmetrize match identicalize habitualize customize traditionalize typify normalize average mediate fair justice impartialize objectivize neutralize

    Related Adjectives

    stable uniform constant dependable reliable predictable coherent harmonious compatible congruent synchronized methodical systematic orderly organized regular unchanging unwavering unshakeable firm resolute persistent continuous uninterrupted coherent balanced proportionate symmetrical corresponding identical analogous uniformed standardized routine habitual customary traditional typical normal average medium fair just impartial unbiased objective neutral evenhanded