'consistently-held' originates from the English word 'consistent,' which comes from the Latin word 'consistere,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'sistere' meant 'to stand.'

'consistere' transformed into the Old French word 'consister,' and eventually became the modern English word 'consistent' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to stand together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'firmly maintained or adhered to.'