consistent
gb/kənsˈɪstənt/ us/kənsˈɪstənt/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 2700
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone/something] is consistent [in/with something]
Συχνό λάθος:
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.
Συνώνυμα
steady (Suggests reliability and little change over time.)
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reliable (Emphasizes dependability and trustworthiness in behavior or results.)
Αντώνυμα
inconsistent (Describes behavior or results that change unpredictably or lack regularity.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
consistent approach
|consistent results
|consistent performance
|remain consistent
|be consistent with
Θέματα
daily life
|work
|education
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is consistent with [something else]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'consistent with' meaning 'matching' with 'constantly', which refers to frequency, not agreement.
Συνώνυμα
coherent (Highlights logical connection and clarity.)
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compatible (Focuses on being able to exist together without conflict.)
Αντώνυμα
contradictory (Containing elements that directly oppose each other.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
consistent theory
|consistent explanation
|consistent statement
|consistent argument
Θέματα
logic
|science
|law
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- His story is consistent with the evidence.
- The data is consistent with our hypothesis.
- These results are not consistent with previous research.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Συνώνυμα
even (Informal description of uniform texture or distribution.)
Αντώνυμα
lumpy (Containing uneven parts or clumps in texture.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
consistent mixture
|consistent texture
Θέματα
cooking
|science
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Stir the sauce until it is smooth and consistent.
- The clay should be consistent before shaping.
- We need a consistent mixture for best results.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Mix until the soup is consistent.
- The paint is not consistent yet.
- This cake batter is very consistent.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
consistent
IPA
GB/kənsˈɪstənt/
US/kənsˈɪstənt/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
con - sist - ent (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sist)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: consistent
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Core family
consistency
noun B2
consistently
adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- If you remain consistent, you will see progress.
- The team has remained consistent throughout the tournament.