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kənˈsɪs tən sicon·sis·ten·cy

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. 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"

  2. consistency, consistencenoun

    a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts

  3. consistencynoun

    logical coherence and accordance with the facts

    "a rambling argument that lacked any consistency"

  4. consistencynoun

    (logic) an attribute of a logical system that is so constituted that none of the propositions deducible from the axioms contradict one another

Wiktionary

  1. consistencynoun

    local coherence

  2. consistencynoun

    correspondence or compatibility

  3. consistencynoun

    reliability or uniformity; the quality of being consistent

    They want to achieve a high degree of consistency in their process and their product.

  4. consistencynoun

    the degree of viscosity of something

    Mix it until it has the consistency of a thick paste.

  5. consistencynoun

    Freedom from contradiction; the state of a system of axioms such that none of the propositions deduced from them are mutually contradictory

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Consistence, Consistencynoun

    Etymology: consistentia, low Latin.

    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.

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

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

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

Wikipedia

  1. Consistency

    In classical deductive logic, a consistent theory is one that does not lead to a logical contradiction. The lack of contradiction can be defined in either semantic or syntactic terms. The semantic definition states that a theory is consistent if it has a model, i.e., there exists an interpretation under which all formulas in the theory are true. This is the sense used in traditional Aristotelian logic, although in contemporary mathematical logic the term satisfiable is used instead. The syntactic definition states a theory T {\displaystyle T} is consistent if there is no formula φ {\displaystyle \varphi } such that both φ {\displaystyle \varphi } and its negation ¬ φ {\displaystyle \lnot \varphi } are elements of the set of consequences of T {\displaystyle T} . Let A {\displaystyle A} be a set of closed sentences (informally "axioms") and ⟨ A ⟩ {\displaystyle \langle A\rangle } the set of closed sentences provable from A {\displaystyle A} under some (specified, possibly implicitly) formal deductive system. The set of axioms A {\displaystyle A} is consistent when φ , ¬ φ ∈ ⟨ A ⟩ {\displaystyle \varphi ,\lnot \varphi \in \langle A\rangle } for no formula φ {\displaystyle \varphi } .If there exists a deductive system for which these semantic and syntactic definitions are equivalent for any theory formulated in a particular deductive logic, the logic is called complete. The completeness of the sentential calculus was proved by Paul Bernays in 1918 and Emil Post in 1921, while the completeness of predicate calculus was proved by Kurt Gödel in 1930, and consistency proofs for arithmetics restricted with respect to the induction axiom schema were proved by Ackermann (1924), von Neumann (1927) and Herbrand (1931). Stronger logics, such as second-order logic, are not complete. A consistency proof is a mathematical proof that a particular theory is consistent. The early development of mathematical proof theory was driven by the desire to provide finitary consistency proofs for all of mathematics as part of Hilbert's program. Hilbert's program was strongly impacted by the incompleteness theorems, which showed that sufficiently strong proof theories cannot prove their own consistency (provided that they are in fact consistent). Although consistency can be proved by means of model theory, it is often done in a purely syntactical way, without any need to reference some model of the logic. The cut-elimination (or equivalently the normalization of the underlying calculus if there is one) implies the consistency of the calculus: since there is no cut-free proof of falsity, there is no contradiction in general.

ChatGPT

  1. consistency

    Consistency can be defined as the quality of being consistent, uniform, or reliable in behavior, actions, principles, attitudes, or quality over a period of time. It refers to the act of maintaining coherence, harmony, or correspondence between different elements or aspects. Consistency implies the absence of contradictions, irregularities, or variations, leading to a sense of predictability, stability, or dependability.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Consistencynoun

    the condition of standing or adhering together, or being fixed in union, as the parts of a body; existence; firmness; coherence; solidity

  2. Consistencynoun

    a degree of firmness, density, or spissitude

  3. Consistencynoun

    that which stands together as a united whole; a combination

  4. Consistencynoun

    firmness of constitution or character; substantiality; durability; persistency

  5. Consistencynoun

    agreement or harmony of all parts of a complex thing among themselves, or of the same thing with itself at different times; the harmony of conduct with profession; congruity; correspondence; as, the consistency of laws, regulations, or judicial decisions; consistency of opinions; consistency of conduct or of character

Wikidata

  1. Consistency

    In negotiation, consistency, or the consistency principle, refers to a negotiator's strong psychological need to be consistent with prior acts and statements. Dr. Robert Cialdini and his research team have conducted extensive research into what Cialdini refers to as the 'Consistency Principle of Persuasion'. Described in his book Influence Science and Practice, this principle states that people live up to what they have publicly said they will do and what they have written down. So Cialdini encourages us to have others write down their commitments as a route to having others live up to their promises.

Editors Contribution

  1. consistency

    The feel, form or texture.

    The milkshake had a thick consistency like it was meant to.


    Submitted by MaryC on December 13, 2016  

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of consistency in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of consistency in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of consistency in a Sentence

  1. Guy Platten:

    I am sure there will be pockets (of non-compliance) initially, without co-ordination and consistency, shipowners will be placed in a no-win situation.

  2. Alexander Chernev:

    You need consistency because Donut Sticks's Donut Sticks, but no matter how much you like something, consuming something different... increases the enjoyment of what you consumed before.

  3. Benjamin W. Decker:

    Set yourself up for success by preparing a sacred space to set the tone for your practice, and it's helpful to establish some level of consistency. For some, that means taking time during their commute to meditate and journal. For others, that means sitting on the back porch early in the morning or meditating for a few minutes on the couch. Still others will have a sacred corner with an altar, including an image of Christ, a few candles, and a place to store your journal.

  4. Katrina Adams:

    We watch the guys do this all the time, they’re badgering the umpire on the changeovers. Nothing happens. There’s no equality, i think there has to be some consistency across the board. These are conversations that will be imposed in the next weeks. Adams added :.

  5. Orville Wright:

    Becoming organized for the New Year can be achieved of course with determination, discipline, encouragement, and consistency.

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  • Paul Jackson
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    Consistency is the quality of a stagnant mind.
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