Consistence

Quick meaning: Consistence is a noun meaning Logical consistency; lack of self-contradiction.

Meaning

Logical consistency; lack of self-contradiction.

More Meanings

1. The staying together, or remaining in close relation, of non-physical things.
2. (archaic) The physical quality which is given by the degree of density, firmness, solidity, and viscosity; consistency.
3. (obsolete) That which stands together as a united whole; a combination.
4. (obsolete) Standing still; quiescence, state of rest.
5. (obsolete except poetic) A substance which adheres together.
6. (obsolete) The condition of adhering or standing together, or being fixed in union, as the parts of a body; coherence, existence, firmness, solidity.

Example Sentences

Her performance has lacked consistence over the last year.

This composer’s musical work is of extraordinary consistence.

If they [expressed juices] be boiled into the Consistence of a Syrup.

Water, being divided, maketh many circles, till it restore itself to the natural consistence.

Word Forms

• consistences

Synonyms for consistence

Depending on context, synonyms include body, consistency.

Antonyms for consistence

Common opposites include inconsistency.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include consistency, body, pilular, solidness, constancy, fastness.

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