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Nov 8, 2009
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con•sist•en•cy



Pronunciation: (kun-sis'tun-sē), [key]
—n.,
—pl. -cies.
1. a degree of density, firmness, viscosity, etc.: The liquid has the consistency of cream.
2. steadfast adherence to the same principles, course, form, etc.: There is consistency in his pattern of behavior.
3. agreement, harmony, or compatibility, esp. correspondence or uniformity among the parts of a complex thing: consistency of colors throughout the house.
4. the condition of cohering or holding together and retaining form; solidity or firmness. Also,con•sist'ence.

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