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What is the Plural of “Consistent”?

This page treats the word as a noun when it has a countable noun use.

SingularconsistentPluralconsistents
Rule: regularIPA: /kənˈsɪstənt/

Singular and Plural Form of Consistent

Consistent is the singular noun form. Consistents is the plural form.

Dictionary meaning: Something that stays the same, happens regularly, or is done in the same way repeatedly.

Why is the Plural of Consistent “consistents”?

The Regular Plural Rule for Consistent

Most English nouns form the plural by adding -s. Example: consistent → consistents

How to Remember the Plural of Consistent

Just add -s to “consistent” to make “consistents”. Most English nouns follow this pattern.

A common slip-up: con-SIS-tent (wrong stress).

Singular vs Plural Examples with Consistent

See consistent and consistents used in real sentences side by side.

  • Her consistent hard work finally paid off with a promotion. B1
  • The weather has been consistent with forecasts throughout the week. B2
  • His consistent performance makes him a reliable team member. B2

Common Plural Mistakes with Consistent

Wrong: The results is consistent.

Correct: The results are consistent.

Results is plural; use 'are'.

How to Pronounce Consistent and Consistents

Stress the first syllable: CON-sis-tent. The 'ent' sounds like 'ent'.

Origin and Etymology of Consistent

From Latin consistere: con- (together) + sistere (to stand).

Frequently Asked Questions About the Plural of Consistent

What is the plural of “consistent”?

The plural of “consistent” is “consistents”.

Is “consistents” regular or irregular?

This page classifies it as regular based on the available plural data.

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