con|sist|en|cy

con|sist|en|cy
con|sist|en|cy «kuhn SIHS tuhn see», noun, plural -cies.
1. a) degree of firmness or stiffness: »

Frosting for a cake must be of the right consistency to spread easily without dripping.

b) Figurative. quality; condition: »

Their friendship was of lasting consistency.

2. a) firmness; stiffness: »

The frosting retained its consistency.

b) Figurative. substance; solidity: »

The rumor persisted, daily acquiring consistency.

3. a keeping to the same principles and habits: »

consistency of purpose. He showed no consistency when he did excellent work the first part of the year and very poor work after that. A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds (Emerson).

4. agreement or harmony among the parts or elements of a thing; accordance: »

His courteous behavior is in consistency with his gentle character.

SYNONYM(S): uniformity, regularity.
5. Obsolete. a dense or thick substance.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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