a. [ L. consistens, p. pr.: cf. F. consistant. ]
The humoral and consistent parts of the body. Harvey. [ 1913 Webster ]
Show me one that has it in his power
To act consistent with himself an hour. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]
With reference to such a lord, to serve and to be free are terms not consistent only, but equivalent. South. [ 1913 Webster ]
It was utterly to be at once a consistent Quaker and a conspirator. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a consistent manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Pref. in- not + consistent: cf. F. inconsistant. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Compositions of this nature . . . show that wisdom and virtue are far from being inconsistent with politeness and good humor. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
Ah, how unjust to nature, and himself,
Is thoughtless, thankless, inconsistent man. Young.
adv. In an inconsistent manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Inconsistency. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Consistent with one's self or with itself; not deviation from the ordinary standard by which the conduct is guided; logically consistent throughout; having each part consistent with the rest. [ 1913 Webster ]