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consistency

consistency

10 3.8
The state of having no conflicts between ideas or rules
  • noun
  • /kənˈsɪstənsɪ/
translation icon : consistencia
  • Logical consistency is not actually the hallmark of truth.
  • logical consistency
  • lack consistency
  • consistency and coherence

But it's not, it's not the content, it's the consistency.

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Examples

  • In scientific research, consistency in data collection methods helps validate the findings.

  • Legislation is measured for consistency with the Constitution by its impact on those whose conduct it affects.

    Academic text (2017)
  • There will be a re rating of the US markets where rule of law and consistency are no longer features.

  • When did you work out that dedication and discipline and consistency and hard work married with a real sort of sense of purpose?

  • First, it raises questions about the consistency of administration and scoring of these tests.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Other strengths of the study and procedures were the consistency and accuracy of teacher implementation of the intervention.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Actual measurements of quality and consistency will provide more compelling evidence concerning expert systems' impacts.

    Academic text (1993)
  • Some descriptions were reworded to create consistency for better grouping of the descriptions.

    Academic text (2013)
  • One of the challenges affecting the fidelity and consistency of implementation is the adequacy of personnel training.

    Academic text (2013)
  • The BI has an internal consistency with a Cronbach alpha between 0.86 and 0.92.

    Academic text (2017)

Synonyms

coherence
vsconsistency
16 6.7

Being connected and logical so parts form one whole

focuses more on logic and absence of contradiction rather than only connection
coherency
vsconsistency
1 6.5

A clear, logical order that makes ideas or parts fit together

emphasizes logical correctness and being free of contradiction beyond mere order
noncontradiction
vsconsistency
7.4

A state where statements or facts do not conflict

adds logical connection and unified sense beyond just being free of contradiction
rationalness
vsconsistency
6.6

Actions or ideas based on clear reasons and careful thought

means general logical unity and lack of contradiction rather than only reasoning basis
logicality
vsconsistency
  • Specialized
7.5

How clear and correct a person's thinking or argument is

covers logical ordering and being free of contradiction beyond reasoning alone
logicalness
vsconsistency
6.1

A quality of clear, correct thinking that follows facts and reasons

adds the idea of connectedness and freedom from contradiction to pure reasoning
consistence
vsconsistency
6.9

The way parts or ideas fit together in an argument

focuses instead on logical unity and being free of contradiction among statements

Antonyms

117 4.3

A situation where two ideas or statements cannot both be true

5 7.3

Speech or writing that is unclear and hard to follow

How Logical

soundness
4 4.9
consistency
10 3.8
coherence
16 6.7
inconsistency
30 4.8
contradiction
117 4.3
nonsense
578 2.5

Surface Forms

consistency singular
consistencies plural

Morphology

consistency = consistent (transparent) = consist + ency

Formed by the adjective 'consistent' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ency', yielding the quality of being consistent in logic or behavior, which is directly derived.

Etymology

Consistency comes from the Latin word consistere, made of con- 'together' and sistere 'to stand'. Think of ideas that 'stand together' without fighting each other, which is why in logic a system with no contradictions is called 'consistency'.