self-consistency

self-consistency

A person demonstrates self-consistency by keeping a promise to water a neighbor's plant.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Internal logical coherence: "self-consistency" refers to the quality of a system, argument, or set of beliefs where all parts are logically compatible with each other and do not contradict themselves.
    • Personal integrity: In a person, "self-consistency" means having thoughts, actions, or values that are harmonious and do not conflict with one another over time.
Usage Examples
  • (The theory is not logically coherent internally.)
  • (Her personal values and actions are aligned and unchanging.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to maintain self-consistency": to ensure that all parts of a system or argument remain logically coherent.

    • In a scientific model, it is crucial to maintain self-consistency across all equations. (Every equation must agree with the others.)

  • "self-consistency check": a test or verification to see if a system or argument is internally coherent.

    • The mathematician performed a self-consistency check on the proof before publishing. (He verified that no contradictions existed within the proof.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Self-consistent (adj): characterized by self-consistency; logically coherent within itself.

    • The author's self-consistent worldview makes her novels believable. (Her fictional world has no internal contradictions.)

  • Consistency (n): the quality of being consistent; often used without "self-" to refer to agreement with external facts or across time.

    • The consistency of his arguments impressed the committee. (His arguments were steady and reliable.)
Synonyms
  • Coherence: the quality of being logical and consistent.
  • Harmony: internal agreement or compatibility.
  • Uniformity: the state of being consistent and unchanging.
Related Idioms

  • To be true to oneself: to act in a way that aligns with one's own values or nature (similar to personal self-consistency).

    • She stayed true to herself despite the pressure to conform. (She maintained self-consistency in her character.)

  • To have a consistent pattern: to show repeated, predictable behavior or logic.

    • His decisions follow a consistent pattern, showing self-consistency in his thinking. (His choices are logically connected.)