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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024con•sist•en•cy /kənˈsɪstənsi/USA pronunciation also conˈsist•ence, n., pl. -en•cies also -enc•es. - degree of density, firmness, etc.: [uncountable]a liquid with the consistency of cream.[countable]The milkshakes come in different consistencies.
- [uncountable] the state of staying constantly with the same principles, direction, etc.: He shows no consistency in his behavior.
- [uncountable] agreement, harmony, or uniformity among the parts of a complex thing.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024con•sist•en•cy (kən sis′tən sē),USA pronunciation n., pl. -cies. - a degree of density, firmness, viscosity, etc.:The liquid has the consistency of cream.
- steadfast adherence to the same principles, course, form, etc.:There is consistency in his pattern of behavior.
- agreement, harmony, or compatibility, esp. correspondence or uniformity among the parts of a complex thing:consistency of colors throughout the house.
- the condition of cohering or holding together and retaining form;
solidity or firmness.
Also, con•sist′ence. - consist(ent) + -ency 1585–95
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: consistency /kənˈsɪstənsɪ/, consistence n ( pl -encies, -ences)- agreement or accordance with facts, form, or characteristics previously shown or stated
- degree of viscosity or firmness
- the state or quality of holding or sticking together and retaining shape
- conformity with previous attitudes, behaviour, practice, etc
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