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" The perfection of style consists in the use of the exact speech necessary to convey the sense in the fewest words consistent with perspicuity, at the same time having regard to appropriateness and harmony of expression. Its greater excellencies are directness, accuracy, appropriateness and perspicuity."
Joseph P. Bradley

Meaning of "consistent" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF CONSISTENT

kənˈsɪstənt


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CONSISTENT

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Consistent is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES CONSISTENT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Consistency

In classical deductive logic, a consistent theory is one that does not contain a contradiction. The lack of contradiction can be defined in either semantic or syntactic terms. The semantic definition states that a theory is consistent if and only if it has a model, i.e. there exists an interpretation under which all formulas in the theory are true. This is the sense used in traditional Aristotelian logic, although in contemporary mathematical logic the term satisfiable is used instead. The syntactic definition states that a theory is consistent if and only if there is no formula P such that both P and its negation are provable from the axioms of the theory under its associated deductive system. If these semantic and syntactic definitions are equivalent for any theory formulated using a particular deductive logic, the logic is called complete. The completeness of the sentential calculus was proved by Paul Bernays in 1918 and Emil Post in 1921, while...

Definition of consistent in the English dictionary

The first definition of consistent in the dictionary is showing consistency; not self-contradictory. Other definition of consistent is foll by with in agreement or harmony; accordant. Consistent is also steady; even.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CONSISTENT

assistant · bullet-resistant · distant · equidistant · existent · heat-resistant · inconsistent · inexistant · inexistent · insistent · nonexistent · nonpersistent · overinsistent · persistent · Protestant · radioresistant · resistant · rust-resistant · subsistent · wear-resistant

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CONSISTENT

consigner · consignify · consignment · consignment note · consignor · consilience · consilient · consimilar · consimilarity · consimilitude · consimility · consist · consistence · consistencies · consistency · consistently · consistorial · consistorian · consistories · consistory

WORDS THAT END LIKE CONSISTENT

competent · content · discontent · distent · extent · incompetent · information content · intent · intermittent · latent · letters patent · ostent · patent · penitent · portent · potent · pre-existent · self-existent · stent · tent

Synonyms and antonyms of consistent in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CONSISTENT»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «consistent» and belong to the same grammatical category.

Translation of «consistent» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF CONSISTENT

Find out the translation of consistent to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of consistent from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «consistent» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

一致的
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

consecuente
570 millions of speakers
en

English

consistent
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

संगत
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ثَابِت
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

последовательный
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

consistente
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

সঙ্গত
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

cohérent
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Konsisten
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

beständig
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

一貫した
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

일관된
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Konsisten
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nhất quán
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

சீரான
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

सुसंगत
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

tutarlı
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

coerente
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

zgodny
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

послідовний
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

consecvent
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

συνεπής
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ooreenstemming
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

konsekvent
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

samsvarende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of consistent

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CONSISTENT»

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about consistent

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10 QUOTES WITH «CONSISTENT»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word consistent.
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Dick Armey
I don't believe America will justifiably make an unprovoked attack on another nation. It would not be consistent with what we have been as a nation or what we should be as a nation.
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Timothy Garton Ash
After saying yes to Turkey, the EU is having difficulty finding clear and consistent grounds for saying no to other, still more remote candidates - but being in the general vicinity of Europe does seem to be a continuing requirement.
3
Roscoe Bartlett
I will continue my consistent record of voting for lower taxes, less spending and fewer regulations to make our government more effective and efficient while upholding our Constitution.
4
Kristen Bell
All girls hit that phase where they like the bad boy. I grew out of that really young and I have a wonderful guy in my life who's not a bad boy at all. I like the satiric, consistent nice guy.
5
Cory Booker
These are the themes in life which are consistent in Judaism, Islam, Hinduism - of being grounded in who you are and being engaged in an unjust world.
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Joseph P. Bradley
The perfection of style consists in the use of the exact speech necessary to convey the sense in the fewest words consistent with perspicuity, at the same time having regard to appropriateness and harmony of expression. Its greater excellencies are directness, accuracy, appropriateness and perspicuity.
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Arthur C. Brooks
Whether we look at capitalism, taxes, business, or government, the data show a clear and consistent pattern: 70 percent of Americans support the free enterprise system and are unsupportive of big government.
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David Chipperfield
Seeing architecture differently from the way you see the rest of life is a bit weird. I believe one should be consistent in all that one does, from the books you read to the way you bring up your children. Everything you do is connected.
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Stephen Collins
I have an almost seven year old... I think it's essential to be consistent with kids. And truthful, without scaring them. I could go on for hours on this one.
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Piers Corbyn
The weather records of the U.S.A. are the best kept and most accessible in the world, thanks to consistent government/military taxpayer support. There are longer European data sets, but the U.S.A. data is enough to forecast major extreme events.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CONSISTENT»

Discover the use of consistent in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to consistent and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Consistent Quantum Theory
A clear and accessible presentation of quantum theory, suitable for researchers yet accessible to graduates.
Robert B. Griffiths, 2003
2
Market-Consistent Actuarial Valuation
Market-Consistent Actuarial Valuation presents powerful methods to measure liabilities and assets in a consistent way.
Mario V. Wüthrich, Hans Bühlmann, Hansjörg Furrer, 2010
3
Consistent Ethic of Life
Contributing theologians and social scientists reflect on Joseph Cardinal BernardinOs major addresses on the consistent ethic of life.
Thomas Gerhard Fuechtmann, 1988
4
The Women's Guide to Consistent Golf: Learn How to Improve ...
A golf professional and the author of The Women's Guide to Golf takes readers to the next step in improving their game--gaining consistency on the green. Reprint. 12,500 first printing.
Kellie Stenzel, 2004
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Drugs and Justice : Seeking a Consistent, Coherent, ...
The book is written accessibly with little need for expert knowledge, and will appeal to a diverse audience of philosophers, bioethicists, clinicians, policy makers, law enforcement, legal scholars and practitioners, social workers, and ...
Division of Medical Ethics University of Utah Margaret P. Battin Distinguished Professor of Philosophy and Adjunct Professor of Internal Medicine, Erik Luna Professor of Law University of Utah, Arthur G. Lipman Director of Clinical Pharmacology University of Utah, 2007
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The Consistent Preferences Approach to Deductive Reasoning ...
The Consistent Preferences Approach to Deductive Reasoning in Games presents, applies, and synthesizes what my co-authors and I have called the 'consistent preferences' approach to deductive reasoning in games.
Geir B. Asheim, 2010
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Database Repairing and Consistent Query Answering
Integrity constraints are semantic conditions that a database should satisfy in order to be an appropriate model of external reality.
Leopoldo Bertossi, 2011
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For Love of Animals: Christian Ethics, Consistent Action
This is an ideal resource for those who are interested in animal rights from the perspective of Christian ethics and the consistent ethic of life.
Charles C. Camosy, 2013
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Optimization: Algorithms and Consistent Approximation
This book covers algorithms and discretization procedures for the solution of nonlinear progamming, semi-infinite optimization and optimal control problems.
Elijah Polak, 1997
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Self-consistent Quantum-Field Theory and Bosonization for ...
This research monograph offers an introduction to advanced quantum field theoretical techniques for many-particle systems beyond perturbation theory.
Rudolf Haussmann, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CONSISTENT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term consistent is used in the context of the following news items.
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Huddersfield Giants need to be more consistent to guarantee more …
“We need to be a lot more consistent in what we do, and when that's the case we know we'll be even more difficult to beat. “Hopefully, now ... «Huddersfield Examiner, Jul 15»
2
Apple is cleaning up retail store shelves with consistent accessory …
One of the reasons Apple is so successful in the mobile space is its retail presence and the customer service provided at these locations. «ZDNet, Jul 15»
3
Receive 3 FREE downloads from the most accurate fantasy football …
In an effort to identify the most consistent wide receivers, I'm using the same process as I used in the quarterback study from June. Utilizing the ... «4for4 Fantasy Football, Jul 15»
4
Consistent Ventnor holds on at Longport Women's Invitational
On July 7th 2015, at the 33rd street beach in Longport, the annual Longport Women's Lefeguard Invitational is under way. longport women's ... «Press of Atlantic City, Jul 15»
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Don't just be consistent: Be relevant
You need to get all the brand standards and technical details right to deliver a consistent brand experience across channels. But let's talk about ... «iMedia Connection, Jul 15»
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Eury Perez gathering consistent playing time
OF Eury Perez went 1-for-4 with a runs scored in the Braves win over the Brewers, including a spectacular outfield assist in the fifth inning. «FantasyPros, Jul 15»
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Government expects consistent economic growth under framework …
YEREVAN, JULY 7, ARMENPRESS. The plan for medium-term government expenditure of 2016-2018 has been submitted to the ratification of ... «Armenpress.am, Jul 15»
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Leeds Rhinos: Consistent streak required – Delaney
CONSISTENCY is the key for Leeds Rhinos from now on, says back-rower Brett Delaney. Rhinos began the season at a gallop, suffered a dip ... «Yorkshire Evening Post, Jul 15»
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Nick Toon working to be consistent in expanded role for Saints
If all goes according to plan, Nick Toon will play in as many games this season as he did in his first three years in the NFL. A fourth-round pick ... «247Sports, Jul 15»
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New white paper shows how to achieve consistent global assessment
It examines how to conduct globally-consistent assessment by implementing successful practices across different markets and it includes an ... «Onrec, Jul 15»
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