consistent
The quality of achieving a level of performance which does not vary over time, or the state of being coherent and not contradictory in logical or behavioral terms. Physically, it refers to the degree of thickness, firmness, or viscosity found in a substance.
Exemplos
3 de 5The consistency of the batter should be similar to that of thick pancake mix.
The physical texture and thickness of the mixture should resemble pancake batter.
The legal team noted a lack of consistency between the witness's initial statement and her testimony today.
The lawyers pointed out that the witness's two accounts did not match each other logically.
I'm not looking for perfection in my workouts, just a bit of consistency.
I don't need my exercises to be perfect, I just need to do them regularly over time.
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Dica de memorização
Look at the 'sys' in consistency—think of a 'system'. A good system needs 'consistency' to work the same way every time.
Quiz rápido
The ______ of the player's performance throughout the season made him a top candidate for the MVP award.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: consistency
Exemplos
The consistency of the batter should be similar to that of thick pancake mix.
everydayThe physical texture and thickness of the mixture should resemble pancake batter.
The legal team noted a lack of consistency between the witness's initial statement and her testimony today.
formalThe lawyers pointed out that the witness's two accounts did not match each other logically.
I'm not looking for perfection in my workouts, just a bit of consistency.
informalI don't need my exercises to be perfect, I just need to do them regularly over time.
Internal consistency is a crucial metric for evaluating the reliability of psychometric testing instruments.
academicThe degree to which different parts of a test produce similar results is vital for scientific reliability.
Brand consistency across all marketing channels helps to build long-term consumer trust.
businessKeeping the brand image the same everywhere ensures that customers recognize and trust the company.
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Frases Comuns
consistency is key
regularity and steadiness are the most important factors for success
foolish consistency
a refusal to change one's mind even when logic dictates otherwise (alluding to Emerson)
of a certain consistency
having a specific physical texture or thickness
Frequentemente confundido com
Constancy usually refers to steadfastness in character or affection (loyalty), while consistency refers to uniformity in behavior or physical density.
Consistence is a rarer variant of consistency, occasionally used in technical literature to specifically denote physical thickness.
Notas de uso
At the C2 level, distinguish between physical consistency (texture) and abstract consistency (logical or behavioral uniformity). In academic writing, 'internal consistency' is a specific term used for data reliability.
Erros comuns
Learners often use the adjective 'consistent' where the noun 'consistency' is needed, particularly after 'a lack of' or 'with'.
Dica de memorização
Look at the 'sys' in consistency—think of a 'system'. A good system needs 'consistency' to work the same way every time.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin 'consistentia', from 'consistere', meaning 'to stand together' or 'to stand firm'.
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Contexto cultural
In Western business and self-help culture, 'consistency' is highly valued as a prerequisite for professional success and habit formation.
Quiz rápido
The ______ of the player's performance throughout the season made him a top candidate for the MVP award.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: consistency
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