Consistent
Example: Zijn consistent denken helpt bij het oplossen van filosofische problemen.
Definition
"Consistent" describes a quality of thinking or behavior that is logical, coherent, and reliable over time, especially in philosophical contexts. It means maintaining the same principles or reasoning without contradictions, as in 'Zijn consistent denken helpt bij het oplossen van filosofische problemen.'
Etymology
The word "consistent" comes from the Latin 'consistere,' meaning 'to stand firm or agree.' It entered English through Old French and Middle English, keeping its sense of coherence and firmness, which fits well with its philosophical use today.
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"Consistent" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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