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consistently — in a way that does not change; always behaving or happening in the same way

Part of speech: ADVERB

Definition: in a way that does not change; always behaving or happening in the same way

Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsɪstəntli/

Example Sentences

  • My cat consistently ignores me until it's dinner time.
  • The team has consistently improved their performance this season.
  • He consistently forgets to turn off the lights, but never forgets to eat.

consistently

ADVERB

[/kənˈsɪstəntli/]

in a way that does not change; always behaving or happening in the same way

A procession of figures moves consistently with steady timing and stride, forming a perfect flow.
💡 Concept

A procession of figures moves consistently with steady 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)
🧠 Mnemonic

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)

Consistently persistent — resistant to anything that tries to break the pattern.
🎵 Rhyme

Consistently persistent — resistant to anything that tries to break the pattern.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kənˈsɪstəntli/
🇬🇧 UK/kənˈsɪstəntli/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcon--
Rootsist
Suffix--ently

Origin

From Latin 'consistere' meaning 'to stand firm or together' (com- = with + sistere = to stand), combined with the suffix -ly to form an adverb indicating manner or quality.

Breakdown

consist (from Latin com- (with) + sistere (stand)) + -ent (adjective suffix meaning 'being in a state of') + -ly (adverb suffix meaning 'in a manner of') = consistently

🎵Rhyme

persistentlyresistentlyinsistently
persistently
resistently
insistently

🔗Collocations

consistently high
perform consistently
consistently apply
consistently good
consistently deliver
consistently outperform

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My cat consistently ignores me until it's dinner time.”

“The team has consistently improved their performance this season.”

😄 Fun example

“He consistently forgets to turn off the lights, but never forgets to eat.”

“The company has consistently ranked among the top employers.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

constantlyregularlysteadilypersistentlyuniformly

Antonyms

inconsistentlysporadicallyirregularly

Related

consistentconsistencypersistmaintainstable

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