Consistent and Desultory

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Consistent adjective - Not having or showing any apparent conflict.

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Desultory is an antonym for consistent.

Desultory adjective - Passing from one topic to another.

Usage example: a desultory discussion about the news of the day

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Consistent is an antonym for desultory.

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