Webster's English Dictionary

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consistency

con.sis.ten.cy \k*n-'sis-t*n-se-\ n 1a: condition of adhering together : 
   FIRMNESS  1b: firmness of constitution or character : PERSISTENCY  2: 
   degree of firmness, density, viscosity, or resistance to movement or sep 
   aration of constituent particles 3a: agreement of harmony of parts or 
   features to one another or a whole :  CORRESPONDENCE; specif : ability to 
   be asserted together without contradiction 3b: harmony of conduct or 
   practice with profession