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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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 26 Dec. 2025
Programmable robots will remain dominant in factories, warehouses, and high-precision industries where consistency, reliability, and safety are non-negotiable.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Dec. 2025
His early shot prep is good, mechanics to finish (with) the consistency of his shot.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 23 Dec. 2025
With the right balance of freedom plus consistency, 2026 becomes one of the most exciting and lucrative years Gemini has had in a long time.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 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 27 Dec. 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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