Meaning & use
consistency
The quality of always behaving or performing in the same way, or the thickness and texture of a substance.
See it in a sentence
The coach praised the team's consistency, noting they had not lost focus all season.
Stir the sauce until it reaches a smooth, creamy consistency.
A note on using this word
Consistency can describe reliable behavior over time or, in cooking and science, the physical texture of a mixture.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
inconsistencyunpredictability
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