consistency

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BrE /kənˈsɪstənsi/ AmE /kənˈsɪstənsi/

noun en → es

1 QUALITY [singular] B2

the quality of being logical, fair, or reasonable

coherencia, lógica, razonabilidad

  • a lack of consistency

Collocations consistency in arguments · lack of consistency

  • There is a lack of consistency in the way the law is applied.

    Hay una falta de coherencia en la forma en que se aplica la ley.

2 STABILITY [singular] B1

the quality of being constant or unchanging over time

estabilidad, constancia, uniformidad

  • a high/low level of consistency

Collocations consistency in performance · high level of consistency

  • The team showed a remarkable consistency throughout the season.

    El equipo mostró una consistencia notable durante toda la temporada.

3 TEXTURE [singular] C1

the quality of being thick and smooth, especially in food or paint

textura, espesor, consistencia

  • a good/bad consistency

Collocations good consistency of sauce · bad consistency of paint

  • The soup has a very good consistency.

    La sopa tiene una consistencia muy buena.