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consistency noun (SUBSTANCE) âº [ C or U ] the physical nature of a substance, especially a thick liquid, for example by being thick or thin, smooth or lumpy, etc.: She loved the creamy consistency of fresh paint. Melt the chocolate to a pouring (= easy to pour) consistency. Thesaurus: synonyms and related words.
Foods like puddings and gravies need to be the correct consistency â that is, the right thickness or texture â for the dish. It would not be good, for example, for gravy to have the consistency of cottage cheese. The noun consistency also refers to uniformity or compatibility between things or parts. For example, you might need to check the consistency of spelling in a document or the consistency among eye-witness accounts of a crime. Consistency usually implies a positive sense of dependability.