consistency

Pronunciation: /kənˈsɪstənsi/

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the property of holding together and retaining its shape
  2. noun a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts
  3. noun logical coherence and accordance with the facts

Etymology

By surface analysis, consistent + -cy, consistence + -y or consist + -ency.

In classic literature

Synonyms

consistence, eubstance, body

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
property
Narrower (hyponyms)
viscosity, gaseousness, unbreakableness, thinness, thickness, breakableness

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