consistence

/kən'sistəns/ Cách viết khác : (consistency) /kən'sistənsi/

Thân thiện

The baker checks the dough's consistence before baking.

Definition

Noun 1. The physical property of a substance regarding its degree of thickness, firmness, or viscosity; its resistance to flow or deformation. It refers to how solid, liquid, or viscous something is. 2. The quality of being consistent; agreement, harmony, or uniformity in thought, action, or character over time. It refers to a lack of contradiction.

Usage Examples

• Physical Property:
  • The consistence of the pudding was perfect—firm but creamy.
  • Different soils have different levels of consistence, from loose sand to hard clay.
  • The chef adjusted the recipe to achieve the desired consistence of the sauce.
• Agreement/Harmony:
  • There was a clear consistence between his words and his actions.
  • The report lacked consistence, as the data in the first chapter contradicted the conclusions.
  • Her argument was praised for its logical consistence.

Advanced Usage

• "Internal consistence": Often used in logic, philosophy, or data analysis to describe a system, theory, or dataset where all parts are compatible and do not contradict each other.
  • The mathematical proof was valued for its elegant internal consistence.
• "In consistence with": A formal phrase meaning "in agreement with" or "in harmony with."
  • The judge ruled in consistence with the precedent set by the higher court.

Variants and Related Words

• Consistency (noun): This is the far more common and preferred form in modern English for both meanings. "Consistence" is now considered a less frequent variant.
  • The consistency of the batter was too thin.
  • He shows remarkable consistency in his performance.
• Consistent (adjective): Acting or done in the same way over time; unchanging in standard or effect.
  • She is a consistent winner.
• Inconsistent (adjective): Not staying the same throughout; having parts that disagree.
  • The team's results have been inconsistent this season.

Synonyms

• For physical property: Density, thickness, viscosity, firmness, solidity, body.
• For agreement: Coherence, uniformity, congruity, compatibility, steadiness, constancy.

Antonyms

• For physical property: Fluidity, thinness, wateriness.
• For agreement: Inconsistency, incongruity, discrepancy, contradiction, variability.

Học thuật

Noun

1. 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
2. a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts

Từ đồng nghĩa

• consistency
• eubstance
• body