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consistency

noun

con·​sis·​ten·​cy kən-ˈsi-stən(t)-sē How to pronounce consistency (audio)
plural consistencies
1
a
: agreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence
The furnishings and decorations in all the rooms reflect a consistency of style.
specifically : ability to be asserted together without contradiction
b
: harmony of conduct or practice with profession
followed her own advice with consistency
2
: degree of firmness, density, viscosity, or resistance to movement or separation of constituent particles
Boil the juice to the consistency of a thick syrup.
3
a
: firmness of constitution or character : persistency
… the rigid consistency with which he had adhered to its principles … Nathaniel Hawthorne
b
archaic : condition of adhering together : firmness of material substance

Example Sentences

His statements on this subject have lacked consistency. Customers expect consistency in the quality of service they receive. Practice will ensure greater consistency of performance. The paints vary in consistency.
Recent Examples on the Web Auburn’s wide receivers made some nice catches against Penn State, even if the offense was unable to sustain consistency or momentum. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 18 Sep. 2022 Manager Dusty Baker raved about the consistency Valdez has brought to the team this season. Kristie Rieken, ajc, 18 Sep. 2022 Franklin, who ultimately pulled the bill from consideration, said the measure sought to promote consensus-building and consistency in the county council’s legislating. Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2022 The second lesson asserts that integrity and consistency lead to happiness—and that hypocrisy leads to unhappiness. Arthur C. Brooks, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2022 For the freshest taste, start with whole bean coffee and grind it to a coarse consistency using a burr grinder. Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Sep. 2022 But consistency became an issue at the end of Blankenship’s rookie season. The Indianapolis Star, 13 Sep. 2022 Chizik said Eliano’s commitment and consistency influenced the rest of the roster. Nathan Baird, cleveland, 13 Sep. 2022 The win this weekend was more about consistency than brilliance. Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 12 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

consist(ence) + -ency

First Known Use

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 3b

Time Traveler
The first known use of consistency was in 1594

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