C1noun 2K

Consistency

🇬🇧 UK /["/kənˈsɪstənsi/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/kənˈsɪstənsi/"]/

Meaning of Consistency

the quality of always behaving in the same way or of having the same opinions, standard, etc.; the quality of being consistent

In simple words: The quality of always behaving the same way or doing the same thing.

Consistency in a sentence

• The key to success in painting is consistency in brush strokes.
• Her consistency in submitting reports on time has earned her a promotion.
• Consistency of the batter is crucial when baking a cake to ensure it rises properly.
• The recipe requires a consistency of the dough that is neither too soft nor too hard.
• Athletes need consistency in their training regimen to improve performance.
• The consistency of his argument made it very convincing to the jury.
• The software’s data consistency prevents errors during processing.

How to use Consistency

Use 'consistency' when discussing reliability or regularity in behavior, work, or results. It’s appropriate in both personal and professional contexts, but may sound overly formal in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'consistency' as 'constant city' — a place where things never change.

Related words

Collocations with Consistency

• absolute
• complete
• good
• degree
• level
• demonstrate
• show
• achieve
• consistency in
• consistency of
• consistency with
• thick
• thin
• soft
• have
• give

Synonyms for Consistency

• uniformity
• steadiness
• reliability
• constancy
• coherence

Opposites of Consistency

• inconsistency
• irregularity
• variability

Common mistakes with Consistency

• Omitting the subject when discussing consistency in specific situations.
• Confusing consistency with related but distinct concepts like 'continuity' or 'uniformity'.
• Using 'consistent' as a noun instead of the correct form 'consistency'.

Frequently asked questions about Consistency

What does Consistency mean?

The quality of always behaving the same way or doing the same thing.

What is the definition of Consistency?

the quality of always behaving in the same way or of having the same opinions, standard, etc.; the quality of being consistent

How do you use Consistency in a sentence?

The key to success in painting is consistency in brush strokes.

Can you give another example of Consistency?

Her consistency in submitting reports on time has earned her a promotion.

What are synonyms for Consistency?

Common alternatives include uniformity, steadiness, reliability, constancy, coherence.

What is the opposite of Consistency?

Opposite meanings include inconsistency, irregularity, variability.

What words go with Consistency?

It commonly pairs with absolute, complete, good, degree, level, demonstrate, show, achieve, consistency in, consistency of, consistency with, thick, thin, soft, have, give.

What are common mistakes when using Consistency?

Omitting the subject when discussing consistency in specific situations. Confusing consistency with related but distinct concepts like 'continuity' or 'uniformity'. Using 'consistent' as a noun instead of the correct form 'consistency'.

How do you pronounce Consistency?

US: /["/kənˈsɪstənsi/"]/, UK: /["/kənˈsɪstənsi/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Consistency?

Use 'consistency' when discussing reliability or regularity in behavior, work, or results. It’s appropriate in both personal and professional contexts, but may sound overly formal in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Consistency?

"Consistency" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.