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consistent to this
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "consistent to this" is not correct in standard written English.
The correct expression would typically be "consistent with this." Example: "The findings of the study are consistent with this theory."
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Science
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Alternative expressions(15)
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Exact Expressions
21 human-written examples
To be consistent to this tradition, Cameron should now accept Taleb's solution – firmly in the tradition of the Austrian school – and allow banks to go to the wall.
News & Media
"We really believe that good treatment is the same for everyone," John Schwarzlose, the C.E.O. and founding director of the Betty Ford Center, said of the program's egalitarian ethos, which has remained consistent to this day.
News & Media
Consistent to this finding, expression of representative SPOP mutants Y87C (Fig. 3f), W131G, and F133V (Supplementary Fig. 3e) fully abolished ectopically expressed TRIM24 ubiquitination, supporting a dominant-negative role over endogenous wild-type SPOP as previously reported10.
Science & Research
CLAPPER: What it showed me was, and he's consistent to this day, that he could not then or now accept any information that casts doubt on the legitimacy of his election.
Academia
Consistent to this observation, MoS2-PEG-PEI kept their consistent hydrodynamic sizes at about 50 nm in the serum-containing cell medium (Additional file 1: Figure S1b).
Science
Consistent to this observation in an EGRP, other investigators have also found the same effect of relativistic speeds of ions and electrons on the phase velocity of linear ion acoustic waves [16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 31].
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
39 human-written examples
This is consistent to the observations made by other investigators.
This is consistent to the reduced of R rec.
Science
This is consistent to the longer λonset in the optical spectrum (Fig. 2).
Science
This is consistent to the mRNA expression of RASSF1A.
Science
This is consistent to the function of CYP1A2 rs762551 polymorphism.
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use "consistent with this" instead of "consistent to this" to ensure grammatical correctness in your writing.
Common error
Avoid using "to" when "with" is the correct preposition. Remember that "consistent" typically pairs with "with" to indicate agreement or alignment.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "consistent to this" functions as a prepositional phrase, intended to indicate agreement or alignment. However, it is considered grammatically incorrect. According to Ludwig AI, the correct form is "consistent with this."
Frequent in
Science
50%
News & Media
36%
Academia
14%
Less common in
Formal & Business
0%
Encyclopedias
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Wiki
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, while the phrase "consistent to this" appears in a variety of sources, including scientific and news media, it is considered grammatically incorrect. Ludwig AI analysis indicates that the correct phrase is "consistent with this". When writing, especially in formal or academic contexts, it is crucial to use the correct preposition to ensure clarity and credibility. Although its intent is to convey agreement or alignment, the incorrect usage undermines the effectiveness of the communication. Therefore, always opt for "consistent with this" or similar alternatives to maintain proper grammar and enhance your writing.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
consistent with this
Replaces "to" with the grammatically correct preposition "with".
in line with this
Indicates agreement or conformity; slightly more formal.
in accordance with this
Suggests compliance or agreement with a rule or principle; more formal.
agreeing with this
Emphasizes the act of agreement; less formal.
compatible with this
Highlights the ability to coexist or function together; slightly different focus.
congruent with this
Implies a perfect fit or alignment; more formal and technical.
corresponding to this
Indicates a direct relationship or parallel; more technical.
in agreement with this
States a clear agreement; slightly more emphatic.
in harmony with this
Suggests a pleasing or balanced agreement; less formal.
reconcilable with this
Indicates the possibility of agreement or compatibility after initial conflict.
FAQs
What's the correct way to say something agrees with a previous statement?
The correct phrase is "consistent with this". For example, "The results are "consistent with this" theory."
Is it ever correct to use "consistent to"?
In standard English, "consistent" is almost always followed by "with", not "to". Using "consistent to" is generally considered grammatically incorrect.
What can I say instead of "consistent to this"?
Use alternatives such as "consistent with this", "in line with this", or "in accordance with this" to maintain grammatical accuracy.
How does using the wrong preposition affect the meaning of a sentence?
While the meaning might still be understood, using the incorrect preposition weakens the clarity and credibility of your writing. It's best to use "consistent with this" to ensure correctness.
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
86%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested