consistence
/kən'sistəns/ Cách viết khác : (consistency) /kən'sistənsi/
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.
Noun
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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
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a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts
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