Definition

1. Noun:
   • Logical coherence; freedom from contradiction: The quality of a set of ideas, arguments, or statements where all parts agree and do not contradict each other.
   • Uniformity or steadiness in nature, pattern, or behavior over time: The quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way, or of having the same standard.
   • Degree of thickness, firmness, or viscosity: The physical property of a substance, especially a liquid or soft mixture, regarding how thick, firm, or solid it is.

Examples of Usage

• Logical Coherence:

  • The report's findings lacked consistency, making the conclusions difficult to trust.
  • A good theory must have internal consistency; its parts cannot contradict one another.

• Uniformity of Behavior/Standard:

  • Her consistency in practicing every day led to rapid improvement.
  • The restaurant is popular for the consistency of its food and service.

• Physical Property (Thickness/Firmness):

  • Add flour until the batter reaches a cake-like consistency.
  • The consistency of this clay is perfect for sculpting.

Advanced Usage

• "Inconsistency" (noun): The state or fact of being inconsistent; a lack of uniformity or coherence.

  • The inconsistency in his testimony damaged his credibility.

• "Consistent with" (phrase): In agreement or harmony with something.

  • His actions were not consistent with his words.

Variants and Related Words

• Consistent (adjective): Acting or done in the same way over time; unchanging in nature or effect. Also, compatible or in agreement with something.

  • She is a consistent supporter of the arts.
  • The results are consistent with our hypothesis.

• Consistently (adverb): In every case or on every occasion; invariably.

  • He has consistently performed at a high level.

Synonyms

• Coherence: The quality of being logical and consistent.
• Uniformity: The quality or state of being uniform; sameness.
• Steadiness: The quality of being regular, unwavering, or dependable.
• Viscosity (for physical property): The state of being thick, sticky, and semifluid in consistency.

Antonyms

• Inconsistency: The fact or state of being inconsistent.
• Incoherence: Lack of logic or clarity; disjointedness.
• Irregularity: The state or quality of being irregular; lack of uniformity.

Related Phrases

• "To maintain consistency": To keep a standard or pattern steady over time.

  • It's important to maintain consistency in your application process.

• "For the sake of consistency": In order to preserve uniformity or a standard.

  • We use the same format for all reports for the sake of consistency.

Noun

1. (logic) an attribute of a logical system that is so constituted that none of the propositions deducible from the axioms contradict one another
2. logical coherence and accordance with the facts
   • a rambling argument that lacked any consistency
3. a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts
4. 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