consistency
gb/kənsˈɪstənsi/ us/kənsˈɪstənsi/
B1
Angličtina
~ 8700
Významy
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Podstatné jméno
B2
property
1
quality of staying the same
When a person or thing does something in the same way every time, without big changes.
Vzorec užití:
the consistency of [something] / consistency in [doing something]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "consistency" (noun) with "consistent" (adjective). For example, they may say *"He has very consistent"* instead of *"He is very consistent"* or *"He has a lot of consistency in his work."* Also, some learners wrongly use the rare word *"consistence" instead of "consistency" in this sense.
Synonyma
uniformity (Emphasizes everything being the same across many cases, often more formal.)
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steadiness (Focuses more on not changing or stopping, especially in effort or behavior.)
Antonyma
inconsistency (General opposite; describes behavior or actions that change in a confusing or irregular way.)
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unreliability (Stresses that someone or something cannot be depended on to act the same way each time.)
Kolokace
maintain consistency
|ensure consistency
|consistency in performance
|consistency in approach
|lack of consistency
|consistency over time
Témata
work
|education
|daily_life
|business
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Parents often struggle to keep consistency in how they discipline their children.
- The new manager brought more consistency to the way decisions were made.
- Customers appreciate consistency in both product quality and service.
- Her consistency in showing up early every day impressed her boss.
- There is little consistency between how the rules are written and how they are applied.
Učební příklady
- We need more consistency in how we do this job.
- His work shows good consistency from week to week.
- The teacher asked for consistency in our writing style.
- There is no consistency in the way they answer emails.
- She trains with great consistency every morning.
Podstatné jméno
B1
property
2
thickness/texture of a substance
How thick or thin a liquid or soft food is, and how it feels when you touch or mix it.
Vzorec užití:
the consistency of [food / liquid / mixture]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use only "texture" for food and do not realize that "consistency" is very common when talking about sauces, soups, and other mixtures. Another mistake is using it for hard objects, where words like "surface" or "texture" are more natural than "consistency."
Synonyma
texture (Broader term for how something feels; not always about thickness, but often used similarly with food.)
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thickness (Focuses directly on how thick or thin the substance is, without suggesting smoothness or feel.)
Antonyma
runny (Describes a liquid that is too thin and flows too easily, often when a thicker consistency is desired.)
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lumpy (Describes a mixture with unwanted solid pieces, the opposite of a smooth or even consistency.)
Kolokace
thick consistency
|thin consistency
|smooth consistency
|creamy consistency
|paste-like consistency
|right consistency
Témata
food
|daily_life
|science
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Cook the sauce until it reaches a thick, glossy consistency.
- Add more water if the mixture is too dry in consistency.
- Blend the soup to a smooth consistency before serving.
- The glue should have a paste-like consistency so it does not drip.
- You can adjust the consistency of the batter by adding more milk.
Učební příklady
- Stir the soup until it has a smooth consistency.
- This yogurt has a very thick consistency.
- Add more milk to change the consistency of the sauce.
- The paint has the wrong consistency; it is too thin.
- Mix the flour and water to get a soft dough consistency.
Podstatné jméno
formal
C1
property
3
lack of contradiction in ideas
When facts, ideas, or rules all fit together and do not say opposite things.
Vzorec užití:
the consistency of [an argument / a theory / data] / consistency between [two things]
Častá chyba:
Learners may use only "logic" or "sense" and not realize that "consistency" is the precise word for ideas that do not conflict. Also, they sometimes say *"consistency with each other"* awkwardly; more natural is "consistency between X and Y" or "consistency with X."
Synonyma
coherence (Highlights clear, well-connected ideas; often used for writing or arguments.)
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alignment (Emphasizes different parts matching or supporting each other, especially in business or policy contexts.)
Antonyma
contradiction (Direct clash where one statement cannot be true if another is true.)
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incompatibility (Describes things that cannot work or be true together, so they lack consistency.)
Kolokace
logical consistency
|internal consistency
|consistency between statements
|consistency with the evidence
|mathematical consistency
|check for consistency
Témata
science
|law
|academia
|logic
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- There is a clear lack of consistency between his public promises and his private emails.
- The researchers questioned the consistency of the data from the first trial.
- Your proposal shows good internal consistency but conflicts with our previous policy.
- The lawyer challenged the consistency of the witness's story.
- They reviewed the report for logical consistency before publishing it.
Učební příklady
- There is no consistency between what he says and what he does.
- The teacher checked the essay for consistency of ideas.
- Her report has good consistency with the facts.
- Scientists need consistency between results from different tests.
- The manager wants consistency between company rules and daily practice.
Podstatné jméno
B2
property
4
regularly similar level of performance
When a person or team performs well again and again, not just one time.
Vzorec užití:
consistency in [performance / results] / show consistency in [doing something]
Častá chyba:
Learners may use only "good" or "strong" to describe performance over time and forget that "consistency" is about being at a similar level again and again. They also sometimes say *"He is very consistency"* instead of *"He has great consistency"* or *"He is very consistent."*
Synonyma
reliability (Focuses on being dependable; often used more generally, not only about performance level.)
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stability (Highlights not changing much over time, sometimes more about conditions than about a person's performance.)
Antonyma
streakiness (Informal sports term for performance that goes up and down a lot instead of staying steady.)
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fluctuation (Emphasizes frequent changes in level or results instead of steady performance.)
Kolokace
show consistency
|display consistency
|consistency in performance
|consistency in results
|improve consistency
|a model of consistency
Témata
sports
|work
|business
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The team's biggest problem this season has been a lack of consistency.
- She may not be a star, but she brings real consistency to the back line.
- Investors value consistency in a company's earnings.
- His shots are powerful, but he needs more consistency to reach the top level.
- Daily practice helped him build the consistency he was missing before.
Učební příklady
- The player showed great consistency all year.
- Our team needs more consistency to win the league.
- Her consistency at work helped her get a promotion.
- He plays well sometimes, but he has no consistency.
- Practice can improve your consistency in exams.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
consistency
IPA
GB/kənsˈɪstənsi/
US/kənsˈɪstənsi/
Slabiky a přízvuk
con - sist - ency (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sist)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: consistency
- Plural: consistencies, consistency
Příbuzná slova
Forms
consistencies
noun
Core family
consistent
adjective B1
consistently
adverb B2
Related words
consist
verb B1
Negative and opposite forms
Výrazy
a model of consistency
1/ə mˈɑdəl əv kənsˈɪstənsi/
idiom
example of steady performance
Used to praise someone or something that is always reliable and performs well again and again.
Příklady
- Over the last decade, she has been a model of consistency in the team.
- The company has been a model of consistency, growing slowly but steadily each year.
consistency check
1/kənsˈɪstənsi t͡ʃˈɛk/
fixed phrase
technical
test for internal agreement
A step where you look at data or information to see if it fits together and does not conflict with other data or rules.
Příklady
- The software runs a quick consistency check before saving the database.
- They performed a consistency check on the survey responses to find obvious errors.
consistency is key
1/kənsˈɪstənsi ˈɪz kˈi/
fixed phrase
informal
regular effort is most important
Used to say that doing something regularly, in the same way, is the most important thing for success.
Příklady
- When it comes to learning a language, consistency is key.
- You don't have to work for hours each day, but consistency is key if you want results.
for consistency's sake
1/fɚ kˈɑnsɪstənsiz sˈeɪk/
fixed phrase
just to keep things the same
Used to show that the main reason for a choice is to keep everything the same as it was before.
Příklady
- Let's use the same color scheme for consistency's sake.
- We kept the old file names for consistency's sake, even though they're not very clear.
for the sake of consistency
1/fɚ ðə sˈeɪk əv kənsˈɪstənsi/
fixed phrase
in order to stay consistent
Used to say that you do something so that things stay the same and do not change in a confusing way.
Příklady
- For the sake of consistency, let's use the same format in all the reports.
- We kept the old logo for the sake of consistency with our past campaigns.
lack of consistency
1/lˈæk əv kənsˈɪstənsi/
fixed phrase
absence of steady behavior
Used to say that someone or something changes too much and is not steady over time.
Příklady
- Their main weakness is a lack of consistency in defense.
- A lack of consistency in how rules are enforced can create confusion.
with any consistency
1/wˈɪθ ˈɛni kənsˈɪstənsi/
fixed phrase
regularly and dependably
Used to talk about doing something in a steady, regular way, not only sometimes.
Příklady
- He can score amazing goals, but he can't do it with any consistency.
- You won't improve if you don't practice with any consistency.