noun

consistency

kuhn-SIS-tuhn-see/kənˈsɪstənsi/

Agreement without variation or contradiction.

The matching cups show consistency in size, shape, and glaze.

Five matching handmade ceramic cups in a neat row, same size, glaze and shape shows consistency.

Etymology

conLatintogether

+sistLatinto place, set standing

+encyMedieval Latinstate or quality

“Standing together” first described physical firmness, then agreement or harmony. Applied to principles, actions, or parts of a system, it came to mean steady adherence or logical agreement.

In context

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I would ensure that each room follows the same procedures and standards. Regular checks and updates would help maintain consistency.

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More examples

We check for consistency between the report and the original records.
Daily practice helps her develop consistency in her playing.
Customers expect consistency in the quality of our service.

Forms

consistency

consistent adjective — Steady in behavior or free from contradiction.

consistently adverb — In a steady or unchanging way.

Similar words

steadiness: Emphasizes dependable behavior or performance rather than logical agreement.
uniformity: Emphasizes sameness across items rather than freedom from contradiction.
coherence: Emphasizes ideas fitting together into an understandable whole.