consistency
noun
con·sis·ten·cy
kən-ˈsi-stən(t)-sē 
plural consistencies
1
a
: agreement or harmony of parts or features to one another or a whole : correspondence
The furnishings and decorations in all the rooms reflect a consistency of style.
specifically
: ability to be asserted together without contradiction
b
: harmony of conduct or practice with profession
followed her own advice with consistency
2
: degree of firmness, density, viscosity, or resistance to movement or separation of constituent particles
Boil the juice to the consistency of a thick syrup.
3
a
: firmness of constitution or character : persistency
… the rigid consistency with which he had adhered to its principles …—
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Nathaniel Hawthorne
b
archaic
: condition of adhering together : firmness of material substance
Examples of consistency in a Sentence
His statements on this subject have lacked consistency.
Customers expect consistency in the quality of service they receive.
Practice will ensure greater consistency of performance.
The paints vary in consistency.
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Cierra Black, Essence, 30 June 2025
Carb consistency: Carbohydrates impact blood sugar more than protein and fat.
—Kathleen Daly, Verywell Health, 30 June 2025
Higher fat allows dairy products to taste richer and gives a creamier consistency.
—Mercey Livingston, SELF, 30 June 2025
That production was assisted by the consistency of quarterback Brady Cook, who started 25 games over the past two seasons and threw for more than 5,800 yards and 32 touchdowns during that stretch.
—Zach Sweet, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for consistency
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“Consistency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consistency. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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consistency
noun
con·sis·ten·cy
kən-ˈsis-tən-sē
plural consistencies
1
: the degree of thickness, firmness, or stickiness
dough of the right consistency
2
: agreement or harmony between parts or elements
3
: a sticking with one way of thinking or acting
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