consistence

consistence
noun
1. a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts (Freq. 1)
Syn: ↑consistency
Ant: ↑inconsistency (for: ↑consistency)
Derivationally related forms: ↑consistent, ↑consist, ↑consist (for: ↑consistency)
Hypernyms: ↑uniformity, ↑uniformness
2. the property of holding together and retaining its shape
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wool has more body than rayon

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when the dough has enough consistency it is ready to bake

Syn: ↑consistency, ↑eubstance, ↑body
Hypernyms: ↑property
Hyponyms:
Attrubites: ↑thick, ↑thin

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