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consistency
[kuhn-sis-tuhn-see]
noun
plural
consistenciesa 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.
consistency
/ kənˈsɪstənsɪ /
noun
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
Word History and Origins
Origin of consistency1
Example Sentences
Removed from the comforts of home — one of the last elements of consistency in her constantly shifting life — Linda is without proper refuge.
For retirement savers, this consistency, regular interest payments and senior position in the capital structure provide a good balance between income and downside protection.
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.
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.
EY auditors are increasingly using AI to improve the consistency and efficiency of their work.
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