consistent — acting or behaving in the same way over time, unchanging in achievement or effect
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: acting or behaving in the same way over time, unchanging in achievement or effect
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsɪstənt/
Korean meaning: 시간이 지나도 같은 방식으로 행동하거나 변하지 않는, 일관된
Korean pronunciation: 컨-시-스턴트 (강세: 시)
Example Sentences
- My friend is consistently late - if the meeting is at 3, she'll arrive at 3:15 like clockwork!
- His consistent habit of checking his phone every 30 seconds makes him the most reliable person... to ignore you.
- The scientist's results were consistent across multiple experiments.
consistent
ADJECTIVE//kənˈsɪstənt//
acting or behaving in the same way over time, unchanging in achievement or effect
A procession of figures moves with consistent timing and stride, forming a perfect flow.
A CON, a SISTER, and a TENT — consistently together, every time.(CON + SISTER + TENT → A CON artist, their SISTER, and a TENT — always together, always the same setup)
Consistent and persistent — resistant to anything that tries to break the pattern.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'consistens', the present participle of 'consistere', meaning 'to stand together' or 'to be composed of'. This comes from 'con-' (together) and 'sistere' (to stand or place).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“The team showed consistent performance throughout the season.”
“His testimony was consistent with the evidence.”
“We need a consistent approach to solve this problem.”
“This brand maintains consistent quality across all products.”
“His views have remained consistent over the years.”
📝Examples
“My friend is consistently late - if the meeting is at 3, she'll arrive at 3:15 like clockwork!”
“His consistent habit of checking his phone every 30 seconds makes him the most reliable person... to ignore you.”
“The scientist's results were consistent across multiple experiments.”
“Her consistent dedication to practice led to remarkable improvement in her piano skills.”
“The weather forecast was consistent with the actual conditions throughout the week.”
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