Consistent
Example: Her arguments were consistent throughout the entire philosophy debate.
Definition
"Consistent" in philosophy refers to a set of statements, arguments, or beliefs that do not contradict each other and maintain logical coherence throughout. For example, her arguments were consistent throughout the entire philosophy debate, showing a stable and reliable line of reasoning.
Etymology
The word "consistent" comes from the Latin verb 'consistere,' meaning 'to stand firm or stop.' Over time, it evolved to describe things that stand together without contradiction. Did you know? The root 'consist-' literally suggests things 'standing with' each other, perfectly capturing the idea of harmony in thought.
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"Consistent" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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