26984 words

consistency

4 definitions • 6 examples
1
the physical nature of a substance, especially a thick liquid, for example by being thick or thin, smooth or lumpy, etc.:

Examples:

creamy consistency She loved the creamy consistency of fresh paint.
pouring consistency UK Melt the chocolate to a pouring (= easy to pour) consistency.
2
the quality of always behaving or performing in a similar way, or of always happening in a similar way:

Examples:

They've won a few games this season but they lack consistency.
It's important to show some consistency in your work.
3
the quality expressing how thick or firm a mixture is, esp. a liquid:

Examples:

[ C ] It had a consistency like that of thick glue.
4
the state or condition of always happening or behaving in the same way:

Examples:

The team’s success will depend on the consistency of its pitching.

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