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consistencies

con·sist·en·cy
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kuh n-sis-tuh n-see]
    • /kənˈsɪs tən si/
    • /kənˈsɪs.tən.si/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh n-sis-tuh n-see]
    • /kənˈsɪs tən si/

Definitions of consistencies word

  • noun plural consistencies a degree of density, firmness, viscosity, etc.: The liquid has the consistency of cream. 1
  • noun plural consistencies steadfast adherence to the same principles, course, form, etc.: There is consistency in his pattern of behavior. 1
  • noun plural consistencies agreement, harmony, or compatibility, especially correspondence or uniformity among the parts of a complex thing: consistency of colors throughout the house. 1
  • noun plural consistencies the condition of cohering or holding together and retaining form; solidity or firmness. 1
  • noun consistencies plural of consistency. 0
See all 5 definitions of consistencies

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Origin of consistencies

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 Consistencies

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Consistencies

consistencies 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 70% 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.

consistencies usage trend in Literature

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