die Konsistenz
Translation
consistency, texture
Examples
Die Soße hat die richtige Konsistenz.
The sauce has the right consistency.
Es fehlt an Konsistenz in seiner Argumentation.
There is a lack of consistency in his argumentation.
Grammar Patterns
((the consistency of sth.)) Die Konsistenz des Teiges ist perfekt.
((to lack sth.)) an+3 fehlen Seinen Plänen fehlt es an Konsistenz.
Similar Words
Synonyms: texture, firmness; coherence, logic
Etymology
From Latin 'consistentia' (a standing firm, agreement), from 'con-' (together) + 'sistere' (to stand).
Memory Tips
It's a direct cognate of the English 'consistency'. It can refer to physical texture (like a sauce) or logical coherence (like an argument).