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Consistency

/kənˈsɪst(ə)nsi/

Local coherence.

📖 Definitions of "Consistency"

noun
  1. 1

    Local coherence.

  2. 2

    Correspondence or compatibility.

  3. 3

    Reliability or uniformity; the quality of being consistent.

    "They want to achieve a high degree of consistency in their process and their product."

  4. 4

    The degree of viscosity of something.

    "Mix it until it has the consistency of a thick paste."

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WordDefinition
bodynounPhysical frame.
consistencenounLogical consistency; lack of self-contradiction.

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inconsistencynounThe state of being inconsistent.

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consistencenounLogical consistency; lack of self-contradiction.
bodynounPhysical frame.
congruencynounThe quality of agreeing; being suitable and appropriate
coherencenounThe quality of forming a unified whole.
congruencenounThe quality of agreeing or corresponding; being suitable and appropriate.
congruitynounThe quality of agreeing; the quality of being suitable and appropriate.
coherencynounThe state of being coherent; a coherent relationship.
cohesivenoun(linguistics) A device used to establish cohesion within a text
cohesivenessnounThe state of being cohesive; cohesion.
unanimousSharing the same views or opinions, and being in harmony or accord.
unanimitynounThe condition of agreement by all parties, the state of being unanimous.
concordancenounAgreement; accordance; consonance.
coherentOrderly, logical and consistent.
cohesionnounState of cohering, or of working together.
accordancenounAgreement; harmony; conformity; compliance.
coherentlyIn a coherent manner.
unitynoun(uncountable) Oneness: the state or fact of being one undivided entity.
harmonynounAgreement or accord.
conformitynounThe state of being conforming, of complying with a set of rules, with a norm or standard.
unificationnounThe act of unifying.

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