consistency

[ kuhn-sis-tuhn-see ]

noun

, plural con·sist·en·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, 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

Any resemblance of consistency was abandoned due to internal strife.

From Search Engine Land

In lowering barriers to the exchange of information, the government says, it hopes to increase the quality and consistency of data it holds.

From MIT Technology Review

To ensure some consistency in the results, we asked each person to consider a standard set of questions about their design.

From FiveThirtyEight

However, no matter what platform you choose it’s necessary to understand the importance of consistency.

From Search Engine Watch

Whether you’re creating optimized content or leveraging link building, ensure consistency to retain online visibility and SERP rankings.

From Search Engine Watch

If true, it will have a discernable consistency with the forensic evidence.

From The Daily Beast

Yet few have done so with as much fanfare, star power, and consistency as the New York City Ballet.

From The Daily Beast

PHOTOS: The Life of Ariel Sharon Sharon almost made it a strategy in life to avoid the trap of consistency.

From The Daily Beast

The final wines are usually blends of several vintages and aim to create a “house style” for consistency.

From The Daily Beast

Who knows, maybe Donohue has reacted to these things with perfect consistency over the years.

From The Daily Beast

When first seen it is said to have had a pasty consistency, but on exposure to the air it dried and crumbled into powder.

From Project Gutenberg

Economy was his strong point and he observed it in his public and private life with meritorious consistency.

From Project Gutenberg

A vow may sometimes be sinful, notwithstanding the use of the utmost care to make it in consistency with the calls of duty.

From Project Gutenberg

From the law of Covenanting comes all the consistency of the union of believers—the family that is named in heaven.

From Project Gutenberg

There were some who denied that this was possible to persons who had any strict regard to consistency and truth.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• coherence
• cohesion
• compatibility
• fitness
• harmony
• stability
• steadiness
• uniformity
• unity