(idea) by tim_three Sun Jan 23 2000 at 21:22:39
When a set of beliefs contains no contradiction, it is self-consistent.

Or, if all statements fit together according to logic, the set of statements is self-consistent.

synonym: internally consistent

See also: self-contradiction

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(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Feb 01 2006 at 5:01:26

Self`-con*sist"ent (?), a.

Consistent with one's self or with itself; not deviation from the ordinary standard by which the conduct is guided; logically consistent throughout; having each part consistent with the rest.

 

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