noun

consistency

kuhn-SIHS-tuhn-see

noun

The quality of always behaving or performing in the same reliable way.

"The coach praised her consistency throughout the season."

The thickness or texture of a substance.

"Add water until the batter reaches a smooth consistency."

Logical agreement between different statements or parts, without contradiction.

"The lawyer checked the witness statements for consistency."

How to Use Consistency

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBeing steady and reliable, or how thick/smooth a substance is.

Common pairings

maintain consistency the consistency of the dough lack of consistency

consistencies plural

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Formed from consistent plus -cy.

inconsistency

inconsistency

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inconsistency