Definitions for consistence
con·sis·tence

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. consistency, consistencenoun

   a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts

2. consistency, consistence, eubstance, bodynoun

   the property of holding together and retaining its shape

   "wool has more body than rayon"; "when the dough has enough consistency it is ready to bake"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. consistencenoun

   the physical quality which is given by the degree of firmness, solidity, density, and viscosity

   Honey and sirup are of similar consistence.

2. consistencenoun

   the staying together, or remaining in close relation of non-physical things

3. consistencenoun

   standing still; quiescence; state of rest.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Consistence, Consistencynoun

   Etymology: consistentia, low Latin.

   1. State with respect to material existence.

   Water, being divided, maketh many circles, ’till it restore itself to the natural consistence. Francis Bacon, Natural History.

   The consistencies of bodies are very divers: dense, rare, tangible, pneumatical, volatile, fixed, determinate, indeterminate, hard, and soft. Francis Bacon, Natural History, №. 839.

   There is the same necessity for the Divine influence and regimen to order and govern, conserve and keep together the universe in that consistence it hath received, as it was at first to give it, before it could receive it. Matthew Hale, Origin of Mankind.

   I carried on my enquiries farther, to try whether this rising world, when formed and finished, would continue always the same, in the same form, structure, and consistency. Burnet.

   2. Degree of denseness or rarity.

   Let the expressed juices be boiled into the consistence of a syrup. John Arbuthnot, on Aliments.

   3. Substance; form; make.

   His friendship is of a noble make, and a lasting consistency. Robert South, Sermons.

   4. Agreement with itself, or with any other thing; congruity; uniformity.

   That consistency of behaviour, whereby he inflexibly pursues those measures, which appear the most just and equitable. Joseph Addison, Freeholder, №. 2.

   5.A state of rest, in which things capable of growth or decrease continue for some time at a stand, without either; as the growth, consistence, and return of a tree. Ephraim Chambers

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1. consistence

   Consistence generally refers to the uniformity or reliability in a person's actions, values, methods, measures, principles, or behavior. In terms of a substance or material, it refers to the degree of solidity or firmness, or the physical nature in terms of texture and appearance. Consistence also refers to the agreement or harmony of parts or features with one another or a whole.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Consistencenoun

   alt. of Consistency

Matched Categories

1. • Property
   • Uniformity

How to pronounce consistence?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of consistence in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of consistence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=consistence
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Consistence
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=consistence
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consistence