consistency

[/kənˈsɪstənsi/]

nounfemininepl: consistencies / consistências

consistência

1. The quality of being consistent; agreement or harmony between parts or elements

There is a lack of consistency in his arguments.

Há uma falta de consistência em seus argumentos.

2. The degree of thickness or firmness of a substance

The paint has a thick consistency.

A tinta tem uma consistência espessa.

3. The quality of being reliable or dependable; regularity in behavior or performance

She shows great consistency in her work performance.

Ela demonstra grande consistência em seu desempenho profissional.

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General Brazilian

consistência

Standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

consistência

Standard usage, sometimes used in informal contexts as 'pegada' for behavioral consistency

São Paulo

consistência

Standard usage, frequently used in business and formal contexts

Portugal

consistência

Standard usage; also 'coerência' for logical consistency

consistency is key

with consistency

lack of consistency

maintain consistency

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