consistent

Definitions

1. adjective

   Of a regularly occurring, dependable nature.

   Examples

   • The consistent use of Chinglish in China can be very annoying, apart from some initial amusement.
   • He is very consistent in his political choices: economy good or bad, he always votes Labour!
2. adjective

   Compatible, accordant.

   ≈conformable≈compliant≈congruent≈commensurate≈compatible +10 more
3. adjective

   Of a set of statements: such that no contradiction logically follows from them.

   Examples

   • When we ask whether ideas or terms are consistent or inconsistent with each other, the question really is, in what manner the relation presupposed between the ideas qualifies them for being combined as terms of a judgment.
   • Part of establishing a foundation for geometry was demonstrating that the axioms were consistent - that they could never lead to contradictions.
4. noun

   Objects or facts that are coexistent, or in agreement with one another.

5. noun

   A kind of penitent who was allowed to assist at prayers, but was not permitted to receive the holy sacraments.