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consistence 音標拼音: [kəns'ɪstəns] n. 堅固性,濃度 堅固性,濃度 consistence n 1: a harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts [ synonym: { consistency}, { consistence}] [ ant: { inconsistency}] 2: the property of holding together and retaining its shape; " wool has more body than rayon"; " when the dough has enough consistency it is ready to bake" [ synonym: { consistency}, { consistence}, { eubstance}, { body}] Consistence \ Con* sist" ence\, Consistency \ Con* sist" en* cy\, n. [ Cf. F. consistance.] 1. The condition of standing or adhering together, or being fixed in union, as the parts of a body; existence; firmness; coherence; solidity. [ 1913 Webster] Water, being divided, maketh many circles, till it restore itself to the natural consistence. -- Bacon. [ 1913 Webster] We are as water, weak, and of no consistence. -- Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster] The same form, substance, and consistency. -- T. Burnet. [ 1913 Webster] 2. A degree of firmness, density, viscosity, or spissitude; a measure of the ability to hold together when manipulated. Syn: body. [ 1913 Webster] Let the expressed juices be boiled into the consistence of a sirup. -- Arbuthnot. [ 1913 Webster] 3. That which stands together as a united whole; a combination. [ 1913 Webster] The church of God, as meaning the whole consistence of orders and members. -- Milton. [ 1913 Webster] 4. Firmness of constitution or character; substantiality; durability; persistency. [ 1913 Webster] His friendship is of a noble make and a lasting consistency. -- South. [ 1913 Webster] 5. Agreement or harmony of all parts of a complex thing among themselves, or of the same thing with itself at different times; the harmony of conduct with profession; congruity; correspondence; as, the consistency of laws, regulations, or judicial decisions; consistency of opinions; consistency of conduct or of character. [ 1913 Webster] That consistency of behavior whereby he inflexibly pursues those measures which appear the most just. -- Addison. [ 1913 Webster] Consistency, thou art a jewel. -- Popular Saying. [ 1913 Webster]
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