consistency
[noun]
Synonyms:
- texture, compactness, density, firmness, thickness, viscosity
- constancy, evenness, regularity, steadfastness, steadiness, uniformity

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Antonyms: inconsistency
Contrasted words: incoherence, incongruity, impropriety, inappropriateness, unsuitability
Related Words: agreement, concord, consonance, likeness, similarity, apposition, aptness, felicity, fitness, suitability

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

con‧sis‧ten‧cy AC /kənˈsɪstənsi/ noun (plural consistencies) [uncountable and countable]

1. the quality of always being the same, doing things in the same way, having the same standards etc – used to show approval Antonym : inconsistency
consistency in
Consumer groups are demanding greater consistency in the labelling of food products.
consistency of
Consistency of performance depends on several factors.
consistency between/among
There are checks to ensure consistency between interviewers.

2. how thick, smooth etc a substance is
consistency of
Beat the mixture until it has the consistency of thick cream.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

consistency
noun
I. always having the same standard/opinions, etc.
ADJ. absolute, complete, total | great, remarkable | internal
QUANT. degree, level
VERB + CONSISTENCY show He has shown remarkable consistency in his exam results.
achieve, ensure, maintain | lack
PREP. ~ in/of a consistency in/of approach
~ with to maintain consistency with past practice

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

consistency
II. thickness/firmness of a liquid substance
ADJ. thick, thin | soft, stiff | creamy, smooth | sticky | dropping Add milk to produce a soft dropping consistency.
correct, right Knead the dough to the right consistency.
VERB + CONSISTENCY have The mixture should have the consistency of thick cream.
give, produce

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲