consistency
Americannoun
plural
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a degree of density, firmness, viscosity, etc..
The liquid has the consistency of cream.
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steadfast adherence to the same principles, course, form, etc..
There is consistency in his pattern of behavior.
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agreement, harmony, or compatibility, especially correspondence or uniformity among the parts of a complex thing.
consistency of colors throughout the house.
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the condition of cohering or holding together and retaining form; solidity or firmness.
noun
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agreement or accordance with facts, form, or characteristics previously shown or stated
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agreement or harmony between parts of something complex; compatibility
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degree of viscosity or firmness
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the state or quality of holding or sticking together and retaining shape
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conformity with previous attitudes, behaviour, practice, etc
Etymology
Origin of consistency
First recorded in 1585–95; consist(ent) + -ency
Example Sentences
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Your upbringing taught you a lot about life, and you learned the value of hard work and patience and stamina and consistency by buying and selling homes and building a $6 million nest egg.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026
Chief executive officer Miguel Angel Gil emphasised the need for consistency.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
When it comes to weight loss, consistency in eating habits may matter more than dietary variety.
From Science Daily • Mar. 30, 2026
High-quality twos, on the other hand, can help a team maintain the consistency needed to string together six straight wins and claim the national championship.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
By the time the next competition season began in January 2012, I felt much stronger physically than I had the previous year, and my consistency was better.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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