consistency

noun
UK: /kənˈsɪs.tən.si/
US: /kənˈsɪs.tən.si/

  1. The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way, or of always happening in a similar way.

    1. We need consistency in our work.
    2. The team showed remarkable consistency throughout the entire season, rarely losing a match.

  2. The state of being in agreement or not self-contradictory; coherence.

    1. The consistency of her story convinced us.
    2. The lack of consistency in his statements raised serious doubts about his truthfulness.

  3. The degree to which a substance is thick or firm.

    1. The sauce has a thick consistency.
    2. The ideal consistency for this batter is smooth and easily pourable, without being too runny.

Synonyms

coherence stability uniformity thickness agreement texture regularity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "consistency" in English means: The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way, or of always happening in a similar way., The state of being in agreement or not self-contradictory; coherence., The degree to which a substance is thick or firm..

The phonetic transcription of "consistency" is /kənˈsɪs.tən.si/ in British English and /kənˈsɪs.tən.si/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "consistency": coherence, stability, uniformity, thickness, agreement, texture, regularity.

Example usage of "consistency": "We need consistency in our work.". More examples on the page.