consistently
- 1In a uniform and coherent way, with no contradiction or variation between instances.
Like a metronome whose beat never wavers from one click to the next.
She consistently applies the same grading rules to every student's work.
The machine cuts each board consistently, so all the planks match.
Similaruniformly, evenly, invariably, systematically
Oppositeinconsistently, unevenly, erratically
Note
Here the adverb answers "how," not "how often": the actions agree with one another instead of merely recurring. Trains Illustrated in 1961 shows it neatly. The French railways' winter changes all ran consistently in the direction of higher speeds, many moves sharing one aim. To tell it from the "always" meaning, try a paraphrase. If "without contradiction" fits, it is this sense; if "every time" fits, it is the other.
- 2On every occasion and at all times; happening always or repeatedly without exception.
Like a clock that chimes on the hour, every hour, year after year.
The fund has consistently outperformed the market for over a decade.
He consistently forgets to lock the door when he leaves.
Similaralways, invariably, constantly, regularly, repeatedly
Oppositeoccasionally, rarely, sporadically, seldom
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Origin
Formed from "consistent" combined with the suffix "-ly."