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consistency

[ kuhn-sis-tuhn-see ]

noun

plural consistencies.
  1. a degree of density, firmness, viscosity, etc.:

    The liquid has the consistency of cream.

  2. steadfast adherence to the same principles, course, form, etc.:

    There is consistency in his pattern of behavior.

  3. agreement, harmony, or compatibility, especially correspondence or uniformity among the parts of a complex thing:

    consistency of colors throughout the house.

  4. the condition of cohering or holding together and retaining form; solidity or firmness.


consistency

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noun

  1. agreement or accordance with facts, form, or characteristics previously shown or stated
  2. agreement or harmony between parts of something complex; compatibility
  3. degree of viscosity or firmness
  4. the state or quality of holding or sticking together and retaining shape
  5. conformity with previous attitudes, behaviour, practice, etc
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of consistency1

First recorded in 1585–95; consist(ent) + -ency
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"I got whacked over the head yesterday trying to get into my car... it was getting to the stage where it was attacking people with consistency."

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The Sentencing Council was established in 2010 to try to ensure consistency in sentencing.

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