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- [kuh n-sis-tuh n-see]
- /kənˈsɪs tən si/
- /kənˈsɪs.tən.si/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-sis-tuh n-see]
- /kənˈsɪs tən si/
Definitions of consistence word
- noun plural consistence a degree of density, firmness, viscosity, etc.: The liquid has the consistency of cream. 1
- noun plural consistence steadfast adherence to the same principles, course, form, etc.: There is consistency in his pattern of behavior. 1
- noun plural consistence agreement, harmony, or compatibility, especially correspondence or uniformity among the parts of a complex thing: consistency of colors throughout the house. 1
- noun plural consistence the condition of cohering or holding together and retaining form; solidity or firmness. 1
- noun consistence (archaic) The physical quality which is given by the degree of firmness, solidity, density, and viscosity; consistency. 0
- noun consistence The staying together, or remaining in close relation, of non-physical things. 0
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Origin of consistence
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; consist(ent) + -ency
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Parts of speech for Consistence
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
consistence popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
consistence usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for consistence
noun consistence
- body — Your body is all your physical parts, including your head, arms, and legs.
- density — Density is the extent to which something is filled or covered with people or things.
- feel — to perceive or examine by touch.
- makeup — facial cosmetics, as eye shadow or lipstick.
- viscosity — the state or quality of being viscous.
Antonyms for consistence
noun consistence
- thinness — having relatively little extent from one surface or side to the opposite; not thick: thin ice.
- discord — lack of concord or harmony between persons or things: marital discord.
- fighting — fit to fight: a boxer who's no longer in fighting shape.
- inconstancy — not constant; changeable; fickle; variable: an inconstant friend.
- disagreement — the act, state, or fact of disagreeing.
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