consistency

Also con·sist·ence

[kuhn-sis-tuhn-see]

noun

plural

consistencies 

1. a degree of density, firmness, viscosity, etc..

   The liquid has the consistency of cream.

2. steadfast adherence to the same principles, course, form, etc..

   There is consistency in his pattern of behavior.

3. agreement, harmony, or compatibility, especially correspondence or uniformity among the parts of a complex thing.

   consistency of colors throughout the house.

4. the condition of cohering or holding together and retaining form; solidity or firmness.

consistency

/ kənˈsɪstənsɪ /

noun

1. agreement or accordance with facts, form, or characteristics previously shown or stated

2. agreement or harmony between parts of something complex; compatibility

3. degree of viscosity or firmness

4. the state or quality of holding or sticking together and retaining shape

5. conformity with previous attitudes, behaviour, practice, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of consistency¹

First recorded in 1585–95; consist(ent) + -ency

Example Sentences

Arsenal have always been capable of winning the title but have lacked consistency and were miles off it at the start of last year.

From BBC

For all the twists and turns, the only consistency was an ability to come up short until the Europa League was won.

From BBC

“Our job is to impact the mental and physical capability of the players. The physical part is much easier. The mental part — emotional stability, consistency — that’s the separator. And trust is everything.”

From Los Angeles Times

Catley identifies consistency as the key to success, and it is something Arsenal were building last term.

From BBC

Dodgers once again struggle to find consistency at the plate and the bullpen does them no favors in a 6-1 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• coherence 
• cohesion 
• compatibility 
• fitness 
• harmony 
• stability 
• steadiness www.thesaurus.com
• uniformity 
• unity