consistency

UK: /kənˈsɪstənsi/ US: /kənˈsɪstənsi/ ,(kən sis′tən sē)

Inflections of 'consistency' (n): npl: consistencies

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025

con•sist•en•cy /kənˈsɪstənsi/  also conˈsist•ence, n., pl. -en•cies also -enc•es. 

1. degree of density, firmness, etc.:
   [uncountable] a liquid with the consistency of cream.
   [countable] The milkshakes come in different consistencies.
2. [uncountable] the state of staying constantly with the same principles, direction, etc.:
   He shows no consistency in his behavior.
3. [uncountable] agreement, harmony, or uniformity among the parts of a complex thing.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

con•sist•en•cy  (kən sis′tən sē), n., pl. -cies. 

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, esp. 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.

Also, con•sist′ence. 

• consist(ent) + -ency 1585–95

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

consistency / kənˈsɪstənsɪ/, consistence noun ( -encies, -ences)

1. agreement or accordance with facts, form, or characteristics previously shown or stated
2. degree of viscosity or firmness
3. the state or quality of holding or sticking together and retaining shape
4. conformity with previous attitudes, behaviour, practice, etc