Consistences

/kənˈsɪstənsɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of consistence; multiple instances of consistency or agreement, or various degrees of thickness or density.

Etymology

From consistence + plural -s suffix. This plural form appears in technical writing discussing multiple aspects of coherence or texture.

Kelly Says

The plural form is rare but useful in cooking and materials science—when describing 'the different consistences of chocolate at various temperatures,' you're acknowledging multiple states of thickness!

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