con·sis·tent   (kən-sĭs'tənt)    adj.   In agreement; compatible: The testimony was consistent with the known facts. Being in agreement with itself; coherent and uniform: a consistent pattern of behavior. Reliable; steady: demonstrated a consistent ability to impress the critics. Mathematics Having at least one common solution, as of two or more equations or inequalities. Holding true as a group; not contradictory: a consistent set of statements. [Latin cōnsistēns, cōnsistent-, present participle of cōnsistere, to stand still; see consist.] con·sis'tent·ly adv.

Consistent

Con*sist"ent\, a. [L. consistens, p. pr.: cf. F. consistant.]

1. Possessing firmness or fixedness; firm; hard; solid.

The humoral and consistent parts of the body. --Harvey.

2. Having agreement with itself or with something else; having harmony among its parts; possesing unity; accordant; harmonious; congruous; compatible; uniform; not contradictory.

Show me one that has it in his power To act consistent with himself an hour. --Pope.

With reference to such a lord, to serve and to be free are terms not consistent only, but equivalent. --South.

3. Living or acting in conformity with one's belief or professions.

It was utterly to be at once a consistent Quaker and a conspirator. --Macaulay.

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