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consistent

Pronunciation: [/kənˈsɪstənt/]

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consistent: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use consistent in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “behavior or performance”

(adjective) when something is always the same, especially in a good way. Like when a student always does well on tests or behaves properly.

Example

She is consistent in her work ethic, always completing tasks on time.

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His performance is not consistent; some days he is great, others he is not.

Example

Is your behavior at school consistent?

Context: “agreement or compatibility”

(adjective) when different things or ideas go together and make sense. Like when colors in a painting all match or when a story's details are all correct.

Example

The colors in her outfit are consistent with the theme of the party.

Example

The evidence presented was not consistent with the witness's statement.

Example

Are the results of the experiments consistent with each other?

Context: “behavior or performance”

(noun) when someone always does the same thing, especially in a good way. Like when a basketball player is always making the same number of shots each game.

Example

Her consistent effort in practice pays off during the games.

Example

The team's inconsistency in performance led to many losses.

Example

How important is consistency in training for athletes?

How to pronounce consistent

Pronunciation: [/kənˈsɪstənt/]

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