Consistent and Similar

Consistent

Consistent adjective - Not having or showing any apparent conflict.

Similar and consistent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Similar" instead an adjective "Consistent".

Similar

Similar adjective - Having qualities in common.
Usage example: the two actresses accidentally wore similar outfits to the same gala

Consistent and similar are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Consistent" instead an adjective "Similar".

Both words in one sentence

  • Just For Fun / Daring Do Please remember that Daring Do Expanded Universe works are not mandated to be consistent with each other (similar to the Star Trek Expanded Universe).
  • Webcomic / Poppy O'Possum Wingdinglish: Flora uses its own internally consistent alphabet, similar to the Latin but with numerous letters altered or swapped.
  • Comic-Book Time Her comment in an interview was similar to that of the Young Wizards author Diane Duane: setting the books in a consistent timeline would be more work for her and irritating for the readers.
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