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US
/kənˈsɪstənsi/
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[ UK /kənsˈɪstənsi/ ]
[ UK /kənsˈɪstənsi/ ]
NOUN
- a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts
- (logic) an attribute of a logical system that is so constituted that none of the propositions deducible from the axioms contradict one another
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the property of holding together and retaining its shape
wool has more body than rayon
when the dough has enough consistency it is ready to bake -
logical coherence and accordance with the facts
a rambling argument that lacked any consistency
How To Use consistency In A Sentence
- The face cream had a good consistency and left the face looking radiant and fresh, although there was no improvement on the wrinkles. Times, Sunday Times
- Unlike the runny texture of most honeys, the gel-like consistency of heather honey means that, to form a set honey, it needs the addition of a more common honey, such as rapeseed, which granulates more quickly.
- At a time of so much contradictory evidence and inconsistency, he is not the only one. Times, Sunday Times
- The mixture should have the consistency of thick cream.
- At least Kant had the virtue of rigid consistency and did not make casuistic exceptions. The Volokh Conspiracy » It’s Official: Kinder, Gentler Military Commissions:
- This may have been a simple inconsistency in their responses or an indication that some youthful blunt smokers either do not know or do not define blunts as containing marijuana.
- Cook the cauliflower until almost melting - if it is slightly crunchy, it won't liquidise to a velvety consistency.
- The program has found an inconsistency in the database files.
- The inconsistency and its effects were so profound as to render such guidance invalid. Times, Sunday Times
- Add enough milk to make the mixture a fairly stiff consistency. Times, Sunday Times
