1. (n.) The condition of adhering together; permanence; conformance; firmness; coherence; solidity\.

2. (n.) A degree of firmness, density, or spissitude.

3. (n.) That which stands together as a united whole; a combination.

4. (n.) Firmness of constitution or character; substantiality; durability; persistency.

5. (n.) 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.

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