consistent
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3.3
- adjective
- /kənˈsɪstənt/
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compatible con
- The two survey questions related to drinking and HED are consistent with those used in previous research.
- consistent with previous studies
- consistent with research
- consistent with the literature
I mean, none of that is consistent with the Bible.
- I mean, none of that is consistent with the Bible.
- These patterns though are completely consistent with vulnerable narcissism.
- And so, and this is entirely consistent with what the Bible commands.
Examples
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I mean, none of that is consistent with the Bible.
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Her explanation was consistent with the details provided in the official report.
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No, no, again, this is consistent with what we got earlier on.
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And making those two things consistent turned out to be very hard.
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All you can do is stay consistent with your communication.
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But what it can look like is consistent compassion, right?
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In the present study, parents independently recognized behaviors that were consistent with the active listening strategy.
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I would say you've been pretty clear and consistent about serving that person.
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Be intentional and be consistent with your actions and thoughts.
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Grading policies, as written and applied, must be consistent with applicable state and federal laws.
Academic text (2011)
Synonyms
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4.1
Able to exist or work together without conflict
15
3.7
Agreeing with someone or fitting well with something
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6.0
A thing that is in agreement with another idea or fits its ideas
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7.3
In agreement with others or showing the same result
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7.3
Being a good match with something else
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7.5
In agreement with a rule or standard
No parts disagree and all ideas fit together
Does not conflict with other statements and fits the facts
Showing agreement among different sources of information
Agreeing with rules, plans, or beliefs
Antonyms
How Consistent
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Consistent comes from Latin con- 'together' and sistere 'to stand', so it means to 'stand with' something, like the English word 'stand'. That's why when something is consistent with other facts or actions it 'agrees' with them and is not contradictory.