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 ]