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consistence

/kənˈsɪst(ə)ns/ /kənˈsɪstəns/

Meanings
noun
The physical quality which is given by the degree of firmness, solidity, density, and viscosity; consistency.

Examples :

"The consistence of the peanut butter was perfect; it was smooth and creamy, not too hard or too runny. "
quality material substance physics chemistry

Related Words

Illustration condition

condition noun

/kənˈdɪʃən/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

Illustration remaining

remaining verb

/ɹɪˈmeɪnɪŋ/

To stay behind while others withdraw; to be left after others have been removed or destroyed; to be left after a number or quantity has been subtracted or cut off; to be left as not included or comprised.

"After the field trip, only a few students remained in the classroom. "

Illustration combination

combination noun

/kɒmbɪˈneɪʃən/ /kɑmbɪˈneɪʃən/

The act of combining, the state of being combined or the result of combining.

"The combination of soft music and warm lighting created a relaxing atmosphere in the living room. "

Illustration coherence

coherence noun

/koʊˈhɪərəns/ /koʊˈhɛrəns/

The quality of cohering, or being coherent; internal consistency.

"His arguments lacked coherence."

Illustration contradicted

contradicted verb

/ˌkɑntrəˈdɪktɪd/ /kəntrəˈdɪktɪd/

To deny the truth of (a statement or statements).

"His testimony contradicts hers."

Illustration breathing

breathing verb

/ˈbɹiːðɪŋ/

To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.

"The runner was breathing heavily after the long race. "

Illustration quiescence

quiescence noun

/kwiˈɛsəns/

The state of being quiescent; dormancy.

"The volcano had been in a state of quiescence for centuries, leading people to believe it was no longer a threat. "

Illustration consistency

consistency noun

/kənˈsɪst(ə)nsi/ /kənˈsɪstənsi/

Local coherence.

"The teacher praised the student for the consistency in his homework, noticing how each assignment demonstrated a clear understanding of the material. "

Illustration viscosity

viscosity noun

/vɪsˈkɒsɪti/ /vɪsˈkɑsɪti/

The state of being viscous.

"The honey's high viscosity made it difficult to pour from the jar. "

Illustration existence

existence noun

/ɛɡ.ˈzɪs.təns/

The state of being, existing, or occurring; beinghood.

"In order to destroy evil, we must first acknowledge its existence."

Illustration contradiction

contradiction noun

/ˌkɒntɹəˈdɪkʃən/ /ˌkɑːntɹəˈdɪkʃən/

The act of contradicting.

"His contradiction of the proposal was very interesting."

Illustration performance

performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"