Consistency
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kənˈsɪstənsi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Consistency is a noun meaning Local coherence.
Meaning
Local coherence.
More Meanings
- Correspondence or compatibility.
- Reliability or uniformity; the quality of being consistent.
- The degree of viscosity of something.
- (logic) Freedom from contradiction; the state of a system of axioms such that none of the propositions deduced from them are mutually contradictory.
- (obsolete) Firmness of constitution or character; substantiality; durability; persistency.
Example Sentences
Mix it until it has the consistency of a thick paste.
His friendship is of a noble make and a lasting consistency.
They want to achieve a high degree of consistency in their process and their product.
That consistency of behaviour whereby he inflexibly pursues those measures which appear the most just.
Word Forms
- consistencies
Synonyms for consistency
Depending on context, synonyms include body, consistence.
Antonyms for consistency
Common opposites include inconsistency.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include consistence, body, congruency, coherence, congruence, congruity.
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