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

Word History and Origins

Origin of consistency¹

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

Example Sentences

Not because of the dismissal of Moises Caicedo against Arsenal on Sunday, but about what he perceived to be a lack of consistency.

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But from last season's top five, it's only the Gunners who have found any consistency - the other four teams have been up and down - particularly Liverpool and Newcastle, but including Chelsea too.

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Only Arsenal are achieving that measure of consistency so far this season, with Chelsea needing to improve defensively.

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If there is a consistency to his work, it is that of cool, fastidious stylishness, in which the particulars of site, client and program were the dominant factors, and not the personality of the architect.

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“This season we don’t have any consistency, we concede far too many goals, we are losing battles, and everyone is responsible for it,” he said.

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Related Words

• coherence 
• cohesion 
• compatibility 
• fitness 
• harmony 
• stability 
• steadiness www.thesaurus.com
• uniformity 
• unity