consistence
Logical consistency; lack of self-contradictionLogical consistency; lack of self-contradiction.
Meaning
7 senses(countable, uncountable)Logical consistency; lack of self-contradiction.
(countable, uncountable)The staying together, or remaining in close relation, of non-physical things.
Her performance has lacked consistence over the last year.
This composer’s musical work is of extraordinary consistence.
(countable, uncountable)A substance which adheres together.
(archaic, countable, uncountable)The physical quality which is given by the degree of density, firmness, solidity, and viscosity; consistency.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)The condition of adhering or standing together, or being fixed in union, as the parts of a body; coherence, existence, firmness, solidity.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)That which stands together as a united whole; a combination.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)Standing still; quiescence, state of rest.
- a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts
- the property of holding together and retaining its shape
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Middle French. Compare French consistance. By surface analysis, consist + -ence.From Middle French. Compare French consistance. By surface analysis, consist + -ence.
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Forms
plural: consistences| Singular | consistence |
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Synonyms
3 synonyms- a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts:consistency
- the property of holding together and retaining its shape:consistencysubstancebody
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable