viscidity

noun

as in consistency
the degree to which a fluid can resist flowing a method for determining the viscidity of the substance

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for viscidity
  1. consistency
  2. consistence
  3. viscosity
Noun
  • Organizations frequently assume that introducing additional governance, more reviews or stricter approval processes will improve consistency.
    — Baptiste Parravicini, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • There needs to be more consistency across the performances, Mekies conceded, and eventually, the team will need to make a decision on balancing the development of this year’s car and next season’s challenger.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 28 July 2026
Definition of consistency
Noun
  • These blushes have soft, creamy, and looser consistences that people use for a more dewy, glowy look, but there’s nothing like the natural finish that a powder blush provides.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2025
  • The league hasn’t seen this level of consistence performance on both ends of the floor since the Golden State Warriors from 2014-2017.
    — Tom Rende, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Definition of consistence
Noun
  • The system operates by altering the magnetic field to adjust fluid viscosity inside the dampers, continuously modifying compression and rebound damping.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026
  • The concentrate has a syrupy viscosity and more intense flavor.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 25 July 2026
Definition of viscosity
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“Viscidity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/viscidity. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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