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View synonyms for consistency

consistency

Also con·sist·ence

[kuhn-sis-tuhn-see]

noun

plural

consistencies 
  1. a degree of density, firmness, viscosity, etc..

    The liquid has the consistency of cream.

  2. steadfast adherence to the same principles, course, form, etc..

    There is consistency in his pattern of behavior.

  3. agreement, harmony, or compatibility, especially correspondence or uniformity among the parts of a complex thing.

    consistency of colors throughout the house.

  4. the condition of cohering or holding together and retaining form; solidity or firmness.



consistency

/ kənˈsɪstənsɪ /

noun

  1. agreement or accordance with facts, form, or characteristics previously shown or stated

  2. agreement or harmony between parts of something complex; compatibility

  3. degree of viscosity or firmness

  4. the state or quality of holding or sticking together and retaining shape

  5. conformity with previous attitudes, behaviour, practice, etc

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of consistency1

First recorded in 1585–95; consist(ent) + -ency
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Example Sentences

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Removed from the comforts of home — one of the last elements of consistency in her constantly shifting life — Linda is without proper refuge.

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For retirement savers, this consistency, regular interest payments and senior position in the capital structure provide a good balance between income and downside protection.

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We have a psychological drive called “consistency pressure” that pushes us to act consistently with our previous actions and beliefs and makes us feel uncomfortable when we don’t, USC’s Silver says.

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Audiences in fast-growing markets like China often valued spectacle over narrative consistency, so it didn’t seem to matter if the movies strayed far from their roots.

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EY auditors are increasingly using AI to improve the consistency and efficiency of their work.

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