Englanti

consistent

gb/kənsˈɪstənt/ us/kənsˈɪstənt/
B1 Englanti
~ 2700
Merkitykset
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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.

Käyttömalli: [someone/something] is consistent [in/with something]
Tyypillinen virhe:
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.
Synonyymit
steady (Suggests reliability and little change over time.) | reliable (Emphasizes dependability and trustworthiness in behavior or results.)
Antonyymit
inconsistent (Describes behavior or results that change unpredictably or lack regularity.)
Kollokaatiot
consistent approach |consistent results |consistent performance |remain consistent |be consistent with
Teemat
daily life |work |education |daily_life |core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
  • 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.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • 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.

Käyttömalli: [something] is consistent with [something else]
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may confuse 'consistent with' meaning 'matching' with 'constantly', which refers to frequency, not agreement.
Synonyymit
coherent (Highlights logical connection and clarity.) | compatible (Focuses on being able to exist together without conflict.)
Antonyymit
contradictory (Containing elements that directly oppose each other.)
Kollokaatiot
consistent theory |consistent explanation |consistent statement |consistent argument
Teemat
logic |science |law |education |communication |core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
  • His story is consistent with the evidence.
  • The data is consistent with our hypothesis.
  • These results are not consistent with previous research.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • 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.

Synonyymit
even (Informal description of uniform texture or distribution.)
Antonyymit
lumpy (Containing uneven parts or clumps in texture.)
Kollokaatiot
consistent mixture |consistent texture
Teemat
cooking |science |core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
  • Stir the sauce until it is smooth and consistent.
  • The clay should be consistent before shaping.
  • We need a consistent mixture for best results.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • Mix until the soup is consistent.
  • The paint is not consistent yet.
  • This cake batter is very consistent.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
consistent
IPA
GB/kənsˈɪstənt/
US/kənsˈɪstənt/
Tavut ja painotus
con - sist - ent (3 tavua)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sist)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
  • Base: consistent
Sanaperhe
Core family
consistency noun B2 consistently adverb B2
Negative and opposite forms
inconsistent adjective B2 inconsistency noun B2 inconsistently adverb
Ilmaukset

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.

Esimerkit
  • 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.

Esimerkit
  • If you remain consistent, you will see progress.
  • The team has remained consistent throughout the tournament.

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