CONSISTENTLY

systematically, consistently

(adverb) in a systematic or consistent manner; “they systematically excluded women”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

consistently (comparative more consistently, superlative most consistently)

(manner) In a consistent manner.

(frequency) constantly; always.

Synonyms

• (manner): invariably, uniformly; See also uniformly

• (frequency): continually, incessantly; See also forever

Source: Wiktionary


Con*sist"ent*ly, adv.

Definition: In a consistent manner.

CONSISTENT

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



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