Consistency is the quality or condition of being consistent.
He scores goals with remarkable consistency.
There's always a lack of consistency in matters of foreign policy.
Synonyms: agreement, harmony, correspondence, accordance More Synonyms of consistency
2. uncountable noun
The consistency of a substance is how thick or smooth it is.
Dilute the paint with water until it is the consistency of milk. [+ of]
I added a little milk to mix the dough to the right consistency.
Synonyms: texture, density, thickness, firmness More Synonyms of consistency
consistency in British English
(kənˈsɪstənsɪ) or consistence
nounWord forms: plural-encies or -ences
1.
agreement or accordance with facts, form, or characteristics previously shown or stated
2.
agreement or harmony between parts of something complex; compatibility
3.
degree of viscosity or firmness
4.
the state or quality of holding or sticking together and retaining shape
5.
conformity with previous attitudes, behaviour, practice, etc
consistency in American English
(kənˈsɪstənsi)
nounWord forms: pluralconˈsistencies
1.
a.
the condition of holding together; firmness or thickness, as of a liquid
b.
amount or degree of this
oil of the wrong consistency
2.
agreement; harmony; logical connection
arguments lacking consistency
3.
agreement with what has already been done or expressed; conformity with previous practice
Also conˈsistence
Word origin
ML consistentia: see consistent
Examples of 'consistency' in a sentence
consistency
You may not need all the milk to get the right consistency.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Put the mix in a blender in batches and blitz to a smooth consistency.
The Sun (2016)
This lack of consistency has been present in both defence and attack.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The batter should have a smooth, dropping consistency.
The Sun (2017)
Strain 200ml of the cooking liquid into a pan and reduce to a thick consistency.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
There's a lack of consistency across the board.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
When the gravy has been reduced to the right consistency, add a handful of rosemary sprigs and bubble for a few more minutes.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
METHOD: Mash the banana with the eggs and protein powder until you get a smooth consistency.
The Sun (2016)
We just need a little bit of luck and a little bit of consistency.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
We just need to get that consistency right.
The Sun (2007)
It has been said that the figures reflect streaks of form rather than consistency.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The younger guys are generally the ones who lack consistency.
The Sun (2008)
Put all and blitz until a smooth consistency.
The Sun (2015)
Return to the boil and simmer until you have a fairly thick consistency.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Poor control over data quality and consistency is an acknowledged hazard in medicine.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
There is often little consistency between fish and chip shops.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
One of the biggest headaches is a lack of consistency between the various regimes.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Mix well or whisk to a smooth consistency.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Reduce slowly to the same consistency as thick cream.
The Sun (2013)
It is hoped the discovery will lead to better quality and consistency.
The Sun (2012)
It should have a consistency only a little thicker than pouring double cream.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Add it slowly until you have just the right consistency.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
But lack of consistency can be equally damaging.
Christianity Today (2000)
Gradually add the rest of icing sugar to produce a creamy and smooth consistency.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It should be the consistency of thick soup.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It could also all come down to the quality and consistency of the refereeing.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
But a model of consistency and did little wrong.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The mash should not be too dry so keep adding olive oil until it is the right consistency.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Though this probably tells you more about the lack of consistency at the top of the table than its quality.
The Sun (2010)
Blend, adding enough stock to form the right consistency.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
As a result, we need to guard against the resurgence of corruption in subtle forms and ensure consistency in fighting corruption, especially during holidays and festivals.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Quotations
Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginativeOscar Wilde
A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little mindsRalph Waldo EmersonEssays: Self-Reliance
In other languages
consistency
British English: consistency NOUN
Consistency is the quality or condition of being consistent.
There's always a lack of consistency in matters of foreign policy.
Synonyms
agreement
The results are generally in agreement with these figures.
harmony
the ordered harmony of the universe
correspondence
correspondences between Eastern religions and Christianity
accordance
regularity
coherence
the political structure which can lend coherence to a global enterprise
compatibility
The committee will consider the bill's compatibility with human rights law.
uniformity
Food dye is used to maintain the uniformity of colour in the cake.
constancy
Climate reflects a basic struggle between constancy and change.
steadiness
steadfastness
evenness
congruity
2 (noun)
Definition
degree of thickness or smoothness
I added a little milk to mix the dough to the right consistency.
Synonyms
texture
It is used in moisturisers to give them a silky texture.
density
The region has a high population density.
thickness
the tumbling thickness of his hair
firmness
the firmness of the ground
viscosity
compactness
Quotations
Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative [Oscar Wilde]A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds [Ralph Waldo Emerson – Essays: Self-Reliance]
Additional synonyms
in the sense of coherence
the political structure which can lend coherence to a global enterprise
Synonyms
consistency,
rationality,
concordance,
consonance,
congruity,
union,
agreement,
connection,
unity,
correspondence
in the sense of compatibility
The committee will consider the bill's compatibility with human rights law.
Synonyms
agreement,
consistency,
accordance,
affinity,
conformity,
concord,
congruity,
accord
in the sense of constancy
Climate reflects a basic struggle between constancy and change.