Consistent
Example: The results remain consistent across tests
Definition
"Consistent" describes something that remains steady, reliable, and unchanging over time, such as results or behavior that do not vary and show uniformity across different situations or tests.
Etymology
The word "consistent" comes from the Latin verb 'consistere,' meaning 'to stand firm or together.' It entered English in the late 16th century, carrying the idea of things standing in agreement or harmony—did you know it originally implied standing still or remaining in place?
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"Consistent" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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