Consistent
Example: Her arguments were consistent with the main philosophical theory.
Definition
"Consistent" describes something that is logically coherent and does not contain contradictions, especially in reasoning or principles. In philosophy, "consistent" means that ideas or arguments align well with each other and support the same conclusion without conflict.
Etymology
The word "consistent" originates from the Latin word 'consistens,' meaning 'standing firm or together.' It came into English through Old French in the late Middle Ages. Did you know? The idea of consistency has been crucial in philosophy since ancient times, emphasizing harmony and reliability in thought.
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"Consistent" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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