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Consistence

/kənˈsɪst(ə)ns/

The physical quality which is given by the degree of firmness, solidity, density, and viscosity; consistency.

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noun
  1. 1

    The physical quality which is given by the degree of firmness, solidity, density, and viscosity; consistency.

  2. 2

    The staying together, or remaining in close relation, of non-physical things.

    "Her performance has lacked consistence over the last year."

  3. 3

    Standing still; quiescence; state of rest.

  4. 4

    The condition of standing or adhering together, or being fixed in union, as the parts of a body; existence; firmness; coherence; solidity.

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bodynounPhysical frame.
consistencynounReliability or uniformity; the quality of being consistent.

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inconsistencynounThe state of being inconsistent.

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consistencynounReliability or uniformity; the quality of being consistent.
bodynounPhysical frame.
pilularOf or relating to pills.
solidnessnounThe state or quality of being solid.
constancynoun(uncountable) The quality of being constant; steadiness or faithfulness in action, affections, purpose, etc.
fastnessnoun(uncountable) The quality or state of being fast (in various senses).
selfconsistencynounAlternative form of self-consistency. [Consistency with oneself or itself, or with one's principles.]
constancienounObsolete form of constancy. [(uncountable) The quality of being constant; steadiness or faithfulness in action, affections, purpose, etc.]
soliditynounThe state or quality of being solid.
constantnessnounThe state or quality of being constant.
firmnessnounThe state of being firm
substancenounPhysical matter; material.
tenacitynounThe quality or state of being tenacious, or persistence of purpose; tenaciousness.
thicknessnoun(uncountable, countable) A measure of how thick (in dimension) something is.
stolidnessnounThe quality of being stolid.
constativitynounThe quality of being constative.
consentaneousnessnounThe state or quality of being consentaneous.
consensualnessnounThe quality of being consensual.
insistencynounThe quality of being insistent.
continuednessnounThe state or quality of being continued.

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