consistence

== English == === Etymology === From Middle French. Compare French consistance. By surface analysis, consist +‎ -ence. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /kənˈsɪst(ə)ns/ (General American) IPA(key): /kənˈsɪstəns/ Rhymes: -ɪstəns === Noun === consistence (countable and uncountable, plural consistences) Logical consistency; lack of self-contradiction. The staying together, or remaining in close relation, of non-physical things. (archaic) The physical quality which is given by the degree of density, firmness, solidity, and viscosity; consistency. (obsolete) The condition of adhering or standing together, or being fixed in union, as the parts of a body; coherence, existence, firmness, solidity. (obsolete) That which stands together as a united whole; a combination. (obsolete) Standing still; quiescence, state of rest. (obsolete except poetic) A substance which adheres together. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== consist consistency consistent ==== Translations ====