consistence

IPA/kənˈsɪs.tən.si/
KK[kənsˈɪstəns]IPA/kənˈsɪs.tən.si/

consistence — 名詞

  • consistencesingular
  • consistencesplural

1. The physical quality of a substance that determines how thick, firm, or smooth i

1.名詞B2
釋義

稠度；濃稠度

物質的濃稠或稀薄程度

The physical quality of a substance that determines how thick, firm, or smooth it feels when handled or moved.

例句

Inês stirred the soup until it reached a smooth, creamy consistence.

Inês 攪拌濃湯，直到它變得滑順而帶有奶油般的稠度。

collocation: smooth/creamy consistence

The paint had a thick consistence that made it hard to spread evenly.

這種油漆的稠度很高，很難均勻塗開。

collocation: thick consistence

同義詞
  • consistency

    The standard modern form of the same meaning; far more common in everyday use.

  • texture

    Focuses on how something feels to the touch rather than thickness or firmness.

  • thickness

    More specific — refers only to how thick or runny a liquid is, not smoothness or lumpiness.

反義詞
  • thinness

    Describes a very runny, watery state, opposite of thick consistence.

文法句型

the consistence of + noun phrase

用法筆記

Consistence and consistency are both used in modern English for physical texture, but consistency is far more frequent. Consistence may sound slightly formal or technical.

常見錯誤

❌The soil had a good consistence.
✅The soil had a good consistency.
💡When talking about physical texture, consistency is the preferred spelling in modern English.

2. The habit of behaving, performing, or producing results in a steady and unchangi

2.名詞B2
釋義

一致性

行為或表現始終如一

The habit of behaving, performing, or producing results in a steady and unchanging way over a period of time.

例句

Ziad admired the consistence of Linh's work ethic throughout the five-year project.

Ziad 很欣賞 Linh 在這五年專案中始終如一的工作態度。

pattern: consistence of [attribute]

The orchestra's consistence in tuning and timing made their performance flawless.

樂團在調音與節拍上的一致性，讓他們的表演無懈可擊。

pattern: consistence in [activity]

同義詞
  • consistency

    The standard modern form; used in all registers from casual to formal.

  • uniformity

    Emphasises sameness across different instances or people rather than over time.

  • steadiness

    Focuses on reliability and lack of variation in effort or quality.

  • regularity

    Highlights an even, predictable pattern or frequency rather than unvarying quality.

反義詞
  • inconsistency

    The direct opposite — frequent changes in behaviour, quality, or results.

  • variability

    Describes a tendency to change unpredictably, the opposite of steadiness.

文法句型

consistence in + noun phrase

consistence of + noun phrase

用法筆記

In this abstract sense, consistency is the overwhelmingly dominant form in contemporary English. Consistence is chiefly found in formal or academic writing, or in older texts.

常見錯誤

❌Her consistence in training was impressive.
✅Her consistency in training was impressive.
💡For the behavioral sense, consistency is the standard spelling in modern English, though consistence is grammatically acceptable.