noun
consistence
Agreement among parts without contradiction.
The editor checks the argument for consistence before approving publication.
Etymology
The Latin verb means to stand together or hold firm. Agreement among parts is pictured as their standing together in one stable account without contradiction.
More examples
- These conflicting dates cast doubt on the account's consistence.
- The revised rules show greater consistence with the original policy.
- The proof depends on the consistence of its assumptions.
Forms
consistent adjective — Free from contradiction among its parts.
Similar words
- consistency
- The usual modern term for agreement without internal contradiction.
- coherence
- Emphasizes how ideas connect into an understandable whole.
- compatibility
- Emphasizes whether different elements can coexist without conflict.