consistencynoun
uk/kənˈsɪs.tən.si/us/kənˈsɪs.tən.si/also consistence, /kənˈsɪs.təns/consistency noun (SUBSTANCE)
[ C or U ] the physical nature of a substance, especially a thick liquid, for example by being thick or thin, smooth or lumpy, etc.:
She loved the creamy consistency of fresh paint.
Melt the chocolate to a pouring (= easy to pour) consistency.
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Straight, even and level
- be (as) flat as a pancake idiom
- clean-cut
- cleanly
- even
- flat
- flatness
- flush
- glassy
- level
- mellow
- plane
- seamless
- sleek
- smooth
- square
- steady
- straight
- true
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Rough, irregular and uneven
consistency noun (BEING THE SAME)
[ U ] the quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way, or of always happening in a similar way:
They've won a few games this season but they lack consistency.
It's important to show some consistency in your work.
Opposite
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Keeping and staying the same
- consistent
- continuum
- control
- fastness
- firm
- fixed
- flat
- leave
- leave well alone idiom
- level
- level off
- remain
- seamless
- stability
- stable
- steady
- unchanged
- undisturbed
- wallow in sth
- wouldn't have it any other way idiom
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