coherent, consistent, logical, ordered
(adjective) marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts; âa coherent argumentâ
consistent
(adjective) (sometimes followed by âwithâ) in agreement or consistent or reliable; âtestimony consistent with the known factsâ; âI have decided that the course of conduct which I am following is consistent with my sense of responsibility as president in time of warâ- FDR
consistent, uniform
(adjective) the same throughout in structure or composition; âbituminous coal is often treated as a consistent and homogeneous productâ
reproducible, consistent
(adjective) capable of being reproduced; âastonishingly reproducible results can be obtainedâ
Source: WordNet® 3.1
consistent (comparative more consistent, superlative most consistent)
Of a regularly occurring, dependable nature. [from late 16th c. in the obsolete sense âconsisting ofâ]
Compatible, accordant.
(logic) Of a set of statements: such that no contradiction logically follows from them.
• contradictory
• incompatible
• inconsistent
consistent (plural consistents)
(in the plural, rare) Objects or facts that are coexistent, or in agreement with one another.
(Eastern Orthodoxy, historical) A kind of penitent who was allowed to assist at prayers, but was not permitted to receive the holy sacraments.
• (kind of penitent): penitent
• centonists
Source: Wiktionary
Con*sist"ent, a. Etym: [L. consistens, p.pr.: cf. F. consistant.]
1. Possessing firmness or fixedness; firm; hard; solid. The humoral and consistent parts of the body. Harvey.
2. Having agreement with itself or with something else; having harmony among its parts; possesing unity; accordant; harmonious; congruous; compatible; uniform; not contradictory. Show me one that has it in his power To act consistent with himself an hour. Pope. With reference to such a lord, to serve and to be free are terms not consistent only, but equivalent. South.
3. Living or acting in conformity with one's belief or professions. It was utterly to be at once a consistent Quaker and a conspirator. Macaulay.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
16 January 2025
(noun) a collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made; âthey run things by the book around hereâ
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
