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consistencynoun

uk ​ /kənˈsɪs.tən.si/ us ​ /kənˈsɪs.tən.si/ also consistence, /kənˈsɪs.təns/

consistency noun (SUBSTANCE)

› [ C or U ] the physical nature of a substance, especially a thick liquid, for example by being thick or thin, smooth or lumpy, etc.:

She loved the creamy consistency of fresh paint.
Melt the chocolate to a pouring (= easy to pour) consistency.

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(Definition of “consistency” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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consistencynoun

us ​ /kənˈsɪs·tən·si/

consistency noun (THICKNESS)

› [ C/U ] the quality expressing how thick or firm a mixture is, esp. a liquid:

[ C ] It had a consistency like that of thick glue.

consistency noun (NO VARIETY)

› [ U ] the state or condition of always happening or behaving in the same way:

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

(Definition of “consistency” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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