'consistently' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'consistere,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'sistere' meant 'to stand.' 'Ship' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'scip,' meaning 'vessel.'

'consistere' transformed into the French word 'consister,' and eventually became the modern English word 'consist.' 'Scip' evolved into the Middle English word 'ship,' which remains in modern English.

Initially, 'consist' meant 'to stand together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'being in agreement or harmony.' 'Ship' has largely retained its original meaning of 'vessel' or 'to send goods.'