• Consistency

    Pronunciation

    Full definition of consistency

    Noun

    consistency

    (plural consistencies)
    1. Local coherence.
    2. Correspondence or compatibility.
    3. Reliability or uniformity; the quality of being consistent.
      • AddisonThat consistency of behaviour whereby he inflexibly pursues those measures which appear the most just.
    4. They want to achieve a high degree of consistency in their process and their product.
    5. The degree of viscosity of something.
    6. Mix it until it has the consistency of a thick paste.
    7. (logic) Freedom from contradiction; the state of a system of axioms such that none of the propositions deduced from them are mutually contradictory.
    8. (obsolete) Firmness of constitution or character; substantiality; durability; persistency.
      • SouthHis friendship is of a noble make and a lasting consistency.
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