consistency

Definition

• n. the property of holding together and retaining its shape
• n. a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts
• n. logical coherence and accordance with the facts
• n. (logic) an attribute of a logical system that is so constituted that none of the propositions deducible from the axioms contradict one another

Word forms

Plural

consistencies

Example sentences

1. n.

   The consistency of the cake batter is important for achieving the right texture.

2. n.

   In chemistry, the consistency of a solution can affect its reaction with other substances.