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Consistent


CONSISTENT, adjective [Latin See Consist.]

1. Fixed; firm; not fluid; as the consistent parts of a body, distinguished from the fluid.

2. Standing together or in agreement; compatible; congruous; uniform; not contradictory or opposed; as, two opinions or schemes are consistent; let a man be consistent with himself; the law is consistent with justice and policy.

So two consistent motions act the soul