单词 | consistency |
释义 | consistency /keuhn sis"teuhn see/, n. , pl. 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, 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, consistence. [1585-95; CONSIST(ENT) + -ENCY] |
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