Consistent With

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /kənˈsɪstənt wɪð/

Definitions of consistent with

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

Example Sentences

A1 His actions are consistent with his words.

A2 The results are consistent with our expectations.

B1 Her behavior is consistent with her upbringing.

B2 The evidence is consistent with the theory proposed.

C1 The data is consistent with previous studies.

C2 The company's actions are consistent with its values.

adjective a word naming an attribute of a noun

Example Sentences

A1 Her behavior is consistent with her shy personality.

A2 The results of the experiment were consistent with previous studies.

B1 His actions are consistent with his values and beliefs.

B2 The company's performance is consistent with industry standards.

C1 The data collected is consistent with the hypothesis proposed.

C2 The quality of the product is consistent with the brand's reputation for excellence.

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

Example Sentences

A1 The color of the walls should be consistent with the furniture.

A2 Her actions are not consistent with her words.

B1 The data collected is consistent with our previous findings.

B2 The company's financial report is consistent with industry standards.

C1 The artist's new work is consistent with her unique style.

C2 The evidence presented is consistent with the theory proposed by the scientist.

Examples of consistent with in a Sentence

formal The data collected is consistent with our hypothesis.

informal The evidence matches what we expected.

slang The results are right in line with what we thought.

figurative The pieces of the puzzle fit together perfectly.

Grammatical Forms of consistent with

past tense

consisted with

plural

consistent withs

comparative

more consistent with

superlative

most consistent with

present tense

consistent with

future tense

will be consistent with

perfect tense

has been consistent with

continuous tense

is being consistent with

singular

consistent with

positive degree

consistent with

infinitive

to be consistent with

gerund

consistently with

participle

consistently with

Origin and Evolution of consistent with

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The phrase 'consistent with' originated from the Latin word 'consistere' meaning 'to stand firm or be fixed'
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'consistent with' has evolved to signify agreement or compatibility with something, rather than just standing firm or being fixed.