consistent
gb/kənsˈɪstənt/ us/kənsˈɪstənt/
B1
Engelsk
~ 2700
Betydninger
0 betydninger
adjective
B1
property
1
Always the same in behavior or quality
Always doing things in the same way or having the same quality over time.
Brugsmønster:
[someone/something] is consistent [in/with something]
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'consistent' with 'constant'. 'Constant' means happening all the time without stopping, while 'consistent' means behaving in the same way or producing the same results over time.
Synonymer
steady (Suggests reliability and little change over time.)
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reliable (Emphasizes dependability and trustworthiness in behavior or results.)
Antonymer
inconsistent (Describes behavior or results that change unpredictably or lack regularity.)
Ordforbindelser
consistent approach
|consistent results
|consistent performance
|remain consistent
|be consistent with
Temaer
daily life
|work
|education
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- Her work has been consistent throughout the year.
- The team's performance is consistent with last season's results.
- He is consistent in meeting his deadlines.
- A consistent approach to training will improve your skills.
Læringseksempler
- She is consistent in her work.
- My teacher is consistent with her rules.
- He always gives consistent answers.
- The shop gives consistent service.
adjective
B2
property
2
Logically in agreement without contradictions
Having parts that agree with each other and do not go against each other.
Brugsmønster:
[something] is consistent with [something else]
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse 'consistent with' meaning 'matching' with 'constantly', which refers to frequency, not agreement.
Synonymer
coherent (Highlights logical connection and clarity.)
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compatible (Focuses on being able to exist together without conflict.)
Antonymer
contradictory (Containing elements that directly oppose each other.)
Ordforbindelser
consistent theory
|consistent explanation
|consistent statement
|consistent argument
Temaer
logic
|science
|law
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- His story is consistent with the evidence.
- The data is consistent with our hypothesis.
- These results are not consistent with previous research.
Læringseksempler
- The facts are consistent with her story.
- His words are consistent with his actions.
- This is not consistent with our rules.
adjective
technical
B1
property
3
Uniform in texture or composition
Having the same feel, look, or make-up everywhere.
Synonymer
even (Informal description of uniform texture or distribution.)
Antonymer
lumpy (Containing uneven parts or clumps in texture.)
Ordforbindelser
consistent mixture
|consistent texture
Temaer
cooking
|science
|core_vocabulary
Eksempler
- Stir the sauce until it is smooth and consistent.
- The clay should be consistent before shaping.
- We need a consistent mixture for best results.
Læringseksempler
- Mix until the soup is consistent.
- The paint is not consistent yet.
- This cake batter is very consistent.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
consistent
IPA
GB/kənsˈɪstənt/
US/kənsˈɪstənt/
Stavelser og tryk
con - sist - ent (3 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sist)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: consistent
Ordfamilie
Core family
consistency
noun B2
consistently
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
Udtryk
be consistent with
1/bˈi kənsˈɪstənt wˈɪθ/
fixed phrase
Match or agree with something else
To be the same as something else or not go against it.
Eksempler
- Your actions should be consistent with your words.
- The witness's account was consistent with the video evidence.
remain consistent
1/ɹɪmˈeɪn kənsˈɪstənt/
fixed phrase
Continue acting in the same way
To keep doing things in the same way over time.
Eksempler
- If you remain consistent, you will see progress.
- The team has remained consistent throughout the tournament.