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consistency
[ kuhn-sis-tuhn-see ]
noun
- 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.
consistency
/ əˈɪəԲɪ /
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
He embraced positional principles not because of ideology, but because they offered greater control, clarity and consistency - even without elite-level players.
There will be plenty of suitors for a goalkeeper who has proved his quality and consistency in the Premier League.
Pipkins struggled with consistency in his first year at guard after shifting from tackle.
The move was aimed at standardising the consistency and quality of qualifications and safety.
However Purdon said short-term productions would not be able to replicate the consistency of River City, and it would be a "massive blow to the industry" if the cancellation went ahead.
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