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

Under Eidevall they reached the Women's Champions League semi-finals in 2023 - but struggled for consistency.

From BBC

The researchers also had to carefully warm up the mixture for several hours before slowly cooling it back down to make sure it was the right consistency.

From Science Daily

“What demographers call validation is actually just checking the consistency of documents,” he says.

From Science Magazine

And yet through it all, Verstappen has been the model of consistency.

From BBC

As the car struggled, Verstappen’s consistency of excellence - he is, as Norris says, one of the greatest F1 drivers there has ever been - paid off.

From BBC

Related Words

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