Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'consistent'

English Word: consistent

Key Russian Translations:

• последовательный [pɐslʲɪˈdovʲɪtʲɪlʲnɨj] - [Formal, Used for logical consistency or behavior]
• согласованный [sɐɡlɐˈsovʲɪnnɨj] - [Formal, Used for agreement or compatibility]
• стабильный [stɐˈbʲilʲnɨj] - [Neutral, Used for steady performance or results]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in formal and academic contexts)

Difficulty: B1-B2 (Intermediate; varies slightly by translation)

Pronunciation (Russian):

последовательный: [pɐslʲɪˈdovʲɪtʲɪlʲnɨj]

Note on последовательный: Stress falls on the fourth syllable; the 'л' sound is soft, which may be challenging for English speakers.

согласованный: [sɐɡlɐˈsovʲɪnnɨj]

Note on согласованный: Stress on the third syllable; note the rolled 'r' sound in 'согл-'.

стабильный: [stɐˈbʲilʲnɨj]

Note on стабильный: Stress on the second syllable; the 'и' is pronounced as a short 'i'.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. Logical or Behavioral Consistency (unchanging in principles or actions)

Translation(s) & Context:

• последовательный - Often used to describe a person or argument that follows a logical or predictable pattern.

Usage Examples:

• Он всегда был последовательным в своих решениях.

  He was always consistent in his decisions.

• Её аргументы последовательны и убедительны.

  Her arguments are consistent and convincing.

• Будьте последовательны в обучении, чтобы добиться успеха.

  Be consistent in your studies to achieve success.

2. Agreement or Compatibility (matching or harmonious)

Translation(s) & Context:

• согласованный - Used when referring to something that aligns or agrees with another element.

Usage Examples:

• Все данные должны быть согласованы перед публикацией.

  All data must be consistent before publication.

• Наши действия должны быть согласованы с планом.

  Our actions must be consistent with the plan.

3. Stability or Uniformity (steady or unchanging over time)

Translation(s) & Context:

• стабильный - Refers to consistent performance, results, or conditions over time.

Usage Examples:

• Его результаты на экзаменах всегда стабильны.

  His exam results are always consistent.

• Экономика страны остаётся стабильной.

  The country’s economy remains consistent.

• Нам нужен стабильный интернет для работы.

  We need a consistent internet connection for work.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

последовательный (adjective): Declines according to standard Russian adjective rules based on gender, number, and case.

согласованный (adjective): Follows similar adjective declension patterns as above.

стабильный (adjective): Also follows standard adjective declension rules.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for последовательный:

• логичный (logical)
• систематичный (systematic)

Note: 'логичный' emphasizes logical reasoning, while 'систематичный' focuses on methodical consistency.

Antonyms for последовательный:

• непоследовательный (inconsistent)
• хаотичный (chaotic)

Related Phrases:

• последовательное развитие - Consistent development (refers to steady progress over time).
• согласованное решение - Consistent decision (a decision aligned with other factors).
• стабильный рост - Consistent growth (steady increase, often in economic contexts).

Usage Notes:

• The choice between 'последовательный', 'согласованный', and 'стабильный' depends on context. Use 'последовательный' for logical or behavioral consistency, 'согласованный' for agreement or compatibility, and 'стабильный' for stability over time.
• These adjectives must agree in gender, number, and case with the nouns they modify, which is a key grammatical feature in Russian.
• In formal writing or speech, 'последовательный' and 'согласованный' are more common, while 'стабильный' can be used in both formal and neutral contexts.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using 'стабильный' when referring to logical consistency (e.g., "Его аргументы стабильны" sounds unnatural).
  Correct Usage: Use 'последовательный' instead: "Его аргументы последовательны".
• Error: Failing to decline adjectives based on the noun’s gender or case (e.g., using 'последовательный' with a feminine noun).
  Correct Usage: Adjust to 'последовательная' for feminine nouns, e.g., "последовательная политика" (consistent policy).

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, being 'последовательный' (consistent) in one’s actions or decisions is often highly valued, especially in professional and academic settings, as it reflects reliability and trustworthiness. This cultural emphasis may influence the frequent use of this term in formal discussions.

Related Concepts:

• надёжность (reliability)
• устойчивость (stability)
• логичность (logicality)