consistency

American  

[kuhn-sis-tuhn-see] / kənˈsɪs tən si /

Also consistence

noun

plural

consistencies

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.

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consistency British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of consistency

First recorded in 1585–95; consist(ent) + -ency

Example Sentences

When it comes to weight loss, consistency in eating habits may matter more than dietary variety.

From Science Daily

“The intersection of these headwinds is resulting in an operating reality that is challenging the idea of CPG as a bastion of consistency,” the analysts say, “widening the gap between the most and least advantaged.”

From The Wall Street Journal

A nice pillowy consistency that would fluff up more while it rested.

From Literature

High-quality twos, on the other hand, can help a team maintain the consistency needed to string together six straight wins and claim the national championship.

From The Wall Street Journal

Since then, however, the quality of his batting, consistency and hunger for tall scores at an extreme strike rate have taken centre-stage.

From BBC

Related Words

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