Meaning
substantial; sizable
- large enough to be important or noticeable
- solid or thick in texture
- coherent and stable
In a sentence
Abbiamo ottenuto uno sconto consistente sul prezzo finale.
We got a substantial discount on the final price.
È un aumento consistente o solo temporaneo?
Is it a substantial increase or only a temporary one?
Il guadagno non è stato consistente quest'anno.
The profit was not substantial this year.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| consistente | masculine · singular |
| consistente | feminine · singular |
| consistenti | masculine · plural |
| consistenti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- With numbers or money, often means substantial: un aumento consistente.
- False friend alert: not usually 'consistent' in English.
- For 'consistent' in English, Italian often uses coerente or costante.