Consistent
Example: Her arguments remained consistent throughout the entire philosophical debate.
Definition
"Consistent" in philosophy refers to ideas, arguments, or statements that do not contradict each other and maintain logical coherence throughout. For example, when her arguments remained consistent throughout the entire philosophical debate, they upheld a steady and reliable line of reasoning.
Etymology
The word "consistent" comes from the Latin verb 'consistere,' meaning 'to stand firm or together.' Did you know? This root reflects the idea of elements standing together without contradiction, perfectly matching the philosophical use of "consistent" to describe coherent and harmonious ideas.
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"Consistent" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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