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consistency

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con⋅sist⋅en⋅cy

  [kuhn-sis-tuhn-see]
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–noun, plural -cies.
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, esp. 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.
Also, con⋅sist⋅ence.

Origin:
1585–95; consist(ent) + -ency
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con·sis·ten·cy   (kən-sĭs'tən-sē)   
n.   pl. con·sis·ten·cies

    1. Agreement or logical coherence among things or parts: a rambling argument that lacked any consistency.

    2. Correspondence among related aspects; compatibility: questioned the consistency of the administration's actions with its stated policy.

  2. Reliability or uniformity of successive results or events: pitched with remarkable consistency throughout the season.

  3. Degree of density, firmness, or viscosity: beat the mixture to the consistency of soft butter.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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