English Dictionary
Definition consistent in British English
consistent
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/kənˈsɪstənt/
Example
The government has been consistent in taking the side of large companies against those campaigning for public health and safety.
Synonyms and related words
2
continuing or developing steadily in the same way
Example
a consistent improvement
3
containing statements or ideas that are similar or that have the same aim
Synonyms and related words
