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consistence

/kənˈsɪst(ə)ns/ · noun

Meaning

  1. The physical quality which is given by the degree of firmness, solidity, density, and viscosity; consistency.
  2. The staying together, or remaining in close relation, of non-physical things.
  3. Standing still; quiescence; state of rest.
  4. The condition of standing or adhering together, or being fixed in union, as the parts of a body; existence; firmness; coherence; solidity.
  5. Logical consistency; lack of self-contradiction.
  6. That which stands together as a united whole; a combination.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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