consistent
/kənˈsɪstənt/
con · sis · tent
kən · ˈsɪs · tənt
English Definition
adj. always behaving the same way
Significado en Español
consistente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nhất quán
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Example Sentence
Her work is always consistent.
她工作始终如一。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
con(together)+sist(stand)+ent(adj.)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “consistent”:
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A
Irregular
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B
Steady
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C
Uncertain
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D
Unpredictable
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B — Steady.
“consistent” means adj. always behaving the same way
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Her grades stayed ______ high throughout the entire school year.
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A
erratic
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B
changing
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C
unpredictable
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D
consistent
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D — consistent.
“consistent” means adj. always behaving the same way
Common questions about “consistent”
What does “consistent” mean?
consistent — adj. always behaving the same way. In Chinese: 一致的，始终如一.
How do you pronounce “consistent”?
consistent is pronounced /kənˈsɪstənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: con · sis · tent.
How do you use “consistent” in a sentence?
Her work is always consistent. (她工作始终如一。)
What are synonyms for “consistent”?
stable, constant — all close in meaning to consistent (adj. always behaving the same way).
Is “consistent” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. consistent appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “consistent”?
con(together)+sist(stand)+ent(adj.)
