Definition of "consistency"

consistency

/kənˈsɪstənsi/

noun
countable and uncountable, plural consistencies
1. Local coherence.
2. Correspondence or compatibility.
3. Reliability or uniformity; the quality of being consistent.
  Quotations
  That consistency of behaviour whereby he inflexibly pursues those measures which appear the most just.
  1716 January 6 (Gregorian calendar), Joseph Addison, “The Free-holder: No. 2. Monday, December 26. ”, in The Works of the Right Honourable Joseph Addison, Esq; […], volume IV, London: […] Jacob Tonson, […], published 1721
4. The degree of viscosity of something.
  Quotations
  As we age, the major arteries of our bodies frequently become thickened with plaque, a fatty material with an oatmeal-like consistency that builds up along the inner lining of blood vessels.
  2013 July-August, Stephen P. Lownie, David M. Pelz, “Stents to Prevent Stroke”, in American Scientist
5. (logic) Freedom from contradiction; the state of a system of axioms such that none of the propositions deduced from them are mutually contradictory.
6. (obsolete) Firmness of constitution or character; substantiality; durability; persistency.
  Quotations
  His friendship is of a noble make and a lasting consistency.
  1692–1717, Robert South, Twelve Sermons Preached upon Several Occasions, 6th edition, volumes (please specify |volume=I to VI), London: […] J[ames] Bettenham, for Jonah Bowyer, […], published 1727