Synonyms for consistently


Grammar : Adv
Spell : kuhn-sis-tuhnt
Phonetic Transcription : kənˈsɪs tənt

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Définition of consistently

Origin :
  • 1570s, "standing firm, standing still," from Latin consistentem (nominative consistens), present participle of consistere (see consist). Modern sense of "agreeing" (with with) is first attested 1640s. Older sense survives in consistency. Related: Consistently.
  • adv usually
Example sentences :
  • But if you think I was consistently mercenary you are mistaken.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • It was not unfriendly; it was, indeed, consistently respectful, almost reverential.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • No, he could not blame her there; he could not consistently even feel hurt.
  • Extract from : « The Leopard Woman » by Stewart Edward White
  • An obvious corollary of this is that tribal life does not consistently obtain.
  • Extract from : « The Forest » by Stewart Edward White
  • How, consistently with the theory, is it possible they should?
  • Extract from : « Old-Fashioned Ethics and Common-Sense Metaphysics » by William Thomas Thornton
  • Jan asked no more questions, but was quietly, consistently kind.
  • Extract from : « Jan and Her Job » by L. Allen Harker
  • He refused, as he had refused politely and consistently all day.
  • Extract from : « The Duke Of Chimney Butte » by G. W. Ogden
  • He considered it necessary to sigh, but neglected to be consistently sorrowful.
  • Extract from : « Heart of Darkness » by Joseph Conrad
  • Not only were they consistently sober, but they did not even want to go ashore.
  • Extract from : « The Shadow-Line » by Joseph Conrad
  • This method is consistently carried out in the Greek classes.
  • Extract from : « The Modern Scottish Minstrel, Volume VI » by Various

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