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[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
consistence \consist"ence\, consistency \consist"ency\, n.
   cf. f. consistance.
   1. the condition of standing or adhering together, or being
      fixed in union, as the parts of a body; existence;
      firmness; coherence; solidity.
      1913 webster

            water, being divided, maketh many circles, till it
            restore itself to the natural consistence. --bacon.
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            we are as water, weak, and of no consistence. --jer.
                                                  taylor.
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            the same form, substance, and consistency. --t.
                                                  burnet.
      1913 webster

   2. a degree of firmness, density, viscosity, or spissitude; a
      measure of the ability to hold together when manipulated.

   syn: body.
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              let the expressed juices be boiled into the
              consistence of a sirup.             --arbuthnot.
        1913 webster

   3. that which stands together as a united whole; a
      combination.
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            the church of god, as meaning the whole consistence
            of orders and members.                --milton.
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   4. firmness of constitution or character; substantiality;
      durability; persistency.
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            his friendship is of a noble make and a lasting
            consistency.                          --south.
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   5. agreement or harmony of all parts of a complex thing among
      themselves, or of the same thing with itself at different
      times; the harmony of conduct with profession; congruity;
      correspondence; as, the consistency of laws, regulations,
      or judicial decisions; consistency of opinions;
      consistency of conduct or of character.
      1913 webster

            that consistency of behavior whereby he inflexibly
            pursues those measures which appear the most just.
                                                  --addison.
      1913 webster

            consistency, thou art a jewel.        --popular
                                                  saying.
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[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0
consistence
     n 1: a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts
          syn: consistency ant: inconsistency
     2: the property of holding together and retaining its shape;
        "when the dough has enough consistency it is ready to
        bake" syn: consistency, body
see also:
consistency inconsistency body 

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