noun

consistency

consistency, regularity, texture, thickness

His work lacks consistency.

His work lacks consistency.

The sauce has the right consistency.

The sauce has the right consistency.

There is no consistency between the two reports.

There is no consistency between the two reports.

consistency in ((sth.)) regularity in (sth.) We need consistency in our approach.

consistency between ((sth.)) and ((sth.)) agreement between (sth.) and (sth.) There is no consistency between his words and actions.

the consistency of ((sth.)) the thickness of (sth.) Check the consistency of the paint.

Synonyms: coherence, uniformity, regularity (for quality); texture, thickness (for substance)

From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'sistere' (to stand). The quality of 'standing together' or agreeing, not changing.

Think of something that 'stands together' firmly, whether it's an argument (it's coherent) or a sauce (it's thick).

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