consistency

Definitions

con- (together) + sist (stand) = 'standing together,' holding together as one. Consistency in behavior is holding the same form every time; consistency of a sauce is how well it holds together physically — both are about parts standing together.

Common Collocations

• 1.internal consistency内部一致性
• 2.lack of consistency缺乏一致性
• 3.smooth consistency顺滑的稠度
• 4.consistency of……的稠度

Example Sentences

• 1.

  The team's main strength is its consistency.

• 2.

  Beat the mixture until it has a smooth consistency.