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consistency

n. C / U
C1 Advanced Oxford US //kənˈsɪstənsi// UK //kənsˈɪstənsi// con·sis·ten·cy Archaic

n. the quality of always acting or happening in the same way. It also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or mixture is.

n. the quality of achieving a level of performance or adhering to a principle that does not vary over time. In a physical context, refers to the degree of density, firmness, or viscosity of a substance.


SIMPLE

The team needs more consistency to win the championship.

CONTEXTUAL

The chef checked the sauce to ensure it had the right consistency before serving it to the guests.

COMPLEX

Maintaining logical consistency within a complex legal argument is essential for ensuring that the final verdict remains defensible under judicial review.

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Origin

By surface analysis, consistent + -cy, consistence + -y or consist + -ency.

Usage

Uncountable when referring to the abstract quality of steadiness; both countable and uncountable when describing the physical texture of a substance.

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