Consistency

[kən'sɪst(ə)nsɪ] or [kən'sɪstənsi]

Definition

(noun.) a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts.

(noun.) (logic) an attribute of a logical system that is so constituted that none of the propositions deducible from the axioms contradict one another.

(noun.) the property of holding together and retaining its shape; 'wool has more body than rayon'; 'when the dough has enough consistency it is ready to bake'.

(noun.) logical coherence and accordance with the facts; 'a rambling argument that lacked any consistency'.

Typist: Pierce--From WordNet

Definition

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

(n.) A degree of firmness, density, or spissitude.

(n.) That which stands together as a united whole; a combination.

(n.) Firmness of constitution or character; substantiality; durability; persistency.

(n.) Agreement or harmony of all parts of a complex thing among themselves, or of the same thing with itself at different times; the harmony of conduct with profession; congruity; correspondence; as, the consistency of laws, regulations, or judicial decisions; consistency of opinions; consistency of conduct or of character.

Inputed by Jesse

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Consistence, degree of density.[2]. Uniformity, congruity, compatibility, conformableness, correspondence.

Typed by Edwina

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Consistence, congruity, composition, substance, material, amalgamation,compound, mass, density, solidity, closeness, compactness, coherence,uniformity, harmony, analogy, proportion

ANT:Volatility, vaporousness, subtility, tenuity, sublimation, incoherence,inconsistency, incongruity, disproportion, contrariety, contradiction

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