consistency
[ kuh n-sis-tuh n-see ]
/ kənˈsɪs tən si /
noun, plural con·sist·en·cies.
a degree of density, firmness, viscosity, etc.: The liquid has the consistency of cream.
steadfast adherence to the same principles, course, form, etc.: There is consistency in his pattern of behavior.
agreement, harmony, or compatibility, especially correspondence or uniformity among the parts of a complex thing: consistency of colors throughout the house.
the condition of cohering or holding together and retaining form; solidity or firmness.
Also
con·sist·ence
[kuh n-sis-tuh ns] /kənˈsɪs təns/.
Origin of consistency
First recorded in 1585–95;
consist(ent) +
-ency
Words nearby consistency
consignee,
consignment,
consignment store,
consignor,
consist,
consistency,
consistency principle,
consistent,
consistent equations,
consistory,
consociate
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British Dictionary definitions for consistency
consistency
consistence
/ (kənˈsɪstənsɪ) /
noun plural -encies or -ences
agreement or accordance with facts, form, or characteristics previously shown or stated
agreement or harmony between parts of something complex; compatibility
degree of viscosity or firmness
the state or quality of holding or sticking together and retaining shape
conformity with previous attitudes, behaviour, practice, etc