consistency
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.
Origin of consistency
1- Also con·sist·ence [kuhn-sis-tuhns] /kənˈsɪs təns/ .
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How to use consistency in a sentence
And yet the subtle and overt use, the constant and consistence presence of sex, is hotter to me than some XXX-rated flicks.
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Fox's Book of Martyrs | John FoxeFrom the expressed juice of the berries, evaporated to the consistence of thick honey.
The reduction of this solution by evaporation to the consistence of an extract.
From the clarified expressed juice, evaporated to the consistence of honey.
It should have a uniform texture and colour, and be of a proper consistence.
British Dictionary definitions for consistency
consistence
/ (kənˈsɪstənsɪ) /
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
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