consistency

[kuhn-sis-tuhn-see] / kənˈsɪs tən si /

NOUN

thickness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

firmness flexibility texture

STRONG

bendability compactness density elasticity fabric frangibility hardness organization plasticity pliability softness solidity suppleness viscidity viscosity viscousness

WEAK

bendableness limberness moldability

Antonyms

WEAK

erraticism incongruity inconsistency inconstancy irregularity variation

NOUN

constancy, regularity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

coherence cohesion compatibility fitness harmony stability steadiness uniformity unity

STRONG

accord agreement apposition appropriateness aptness concord concurrence congruity consonance correspondence evenness homogeneity invariability likeness proportion similarity steadfastness suitability symmetry union

WEAK

conformability

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disagreement discord fighting

STRONG

difference disproportion dissimilarity imbalance opposition unevenness unlikeness

WEAK

erraticism incongruity inconsistency inconstancy irregularity variation

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But the longer he stayed, the more surprising his tenure became for its sheer consistency.

From The Wall Street Journal

Adding to the difficulties was a running game that struggled for consistency after Najee Harris tore his Achilles tendon in Week 3.

From Los Angeles Times

Researchers say the tool can identify abnormal cells with greater accuracy and consistency than human specialists, potentially reducing missed or uncertain diagnoses.

From Science Daily

"There was no consistency with his care," she said.

From BBC

The second lacked consistency and five straight defeats from January into February ensured there was no late run to the play-offs.

From BBC

consistency

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