kənˈsistənsē, -si noun
( -es )
1.
a. archaic : the condition (as of a material) of standing together or remaining fixed in union : firmness
to boil a substance into a consistency
b. : persistence of firmness (as in following a single or predetermined plan, method, or procedure) : singleness of purpose : persistency
Haydn's twenty sonatas are distinguished by the consistency with which their cheerful mood is maintained — A.E.Wier
2.
a. : a degree of firmness, density, viscosity, or resistance to movement or separation of constituent particles
the consistency of syrup
b. : the manifestation of mutual attraction of particles at different moisture contents
consistency of soil
c. : the percentage by weight of dry fibrous matter in a stock suspension about to be made into paper
3.
a. : agreement or harmony of parts, traits, or features : uniformity among a number of things : correspondence
a consistency of style in the furnishings and decorations of all the rooms
specifically : the characteristic of two or more propositions and derivatively of properties and propositional functions in logic that appertains if their conjunction does not result in a contradiction
b. : harmony of conduct or practice with profession : persistent adherence to moral or ethical standards in thought or action
the consistency with which the foremost philosophic apostle of practicing what one preaches followed his own advice — Americana Annual