Consistencies

/kənˈsɪstənsiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of consistency; multiple instances of being consistent or in agreement, or various levels of thickness in substances.

Etymology

From consistency (Latin consistentia) + plural -es suffix. The standard modern plural form of consistency.

Kelly Says

When meteorologists talk about 'snow consistencies' or chefs discuss 'butter consistencies,' they're using a plural that reminds us the same substance can have many stable states!

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