Consistently
/kənˈsɪstəntli/
Definitions
In a way that is constant and unchanging; in agreement with itself or another thing; regularly.
/kənˈsɪstəntli/
In a way that is consistent; in a way that does not change.
She exercises consistently to stay healthy.
💡 Simply: Imagine you always do your homework right after school, every day. That's doing something *consistently* – you keep doing it the same way, every time!
👶 For kids: Doing something the same way every single time.
More Examples
The team has consistently performed well in the tournament.
He argued consistently that the policy was flawed.
How It's Used
"The company consistently delivers high-quality products."
"Sales have been consistently increasing over the past quarter."
"The experimental results were consistently reproducible."
From Middle French *consistemment* (adverb of *consistant*), from Latin *consistens*, present participle of *consistere* ('to stand firm, be consistent').
The word *consistently* has been used since the 17th century to describe actions or arguments that are in agreement with themselves or with previously stated principles.
Memory tip
Think of a clock that *consistently* ticks at the same rate - it never speeds up or slows down.
Word Origin
"to stand firm; be consistent"