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Synonyms for consistent

Definitions

  1. adj. 1

    Compatible, accordant.

  2. adj. 2

    Of a regularly occurring, dependable nature.

    He is very consistent in his political choices: economy good or bad, he always votes Labour!

Related words

Word family
consistently consist consistence consistency
Is a kind of
penitent

Example sentences

  • uniform Do you think it's wise to wear your uniform today?
  • steady Jack and Betty have been going steady for a month.
  • compatible This program is not compatible with this computer.
  • faithful The president remained faithful to his principles.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
consistentsteady
uniformfalling
steadysteady
compatiblesteady
congruoussteady

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

5 letters
equal2, plain1
6 letters
steady2
7 letters
natural3, regular3, ordered2, uniform3, logical3
8 letters
faithful2, coherent3
9 letters
compliant3, agreeable4, consonant3, congruent3, unvarying, congruous, accordant
10 letters
compatible4, harmonious4, unchanging3, concordant
11 letters
homogeneous5, conformable
12 letters
commensurate4, reproducible, reconcilable
13 letters
correspondent4, proportionate4

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (equal2 = 2 syllables).