consistency meaning

consistency means 'the quality of always being the same or doing something in the same way'.

consistency :

uniformity, steadiness

noun

▪ She showed great consistency in her studies.

▪ She kept her study habits steady.

▪ Consistency is key to mastering English.

▪ Being steady is important for mastering English.

paraphrasing

▪ uniformity – sameness

▪ steadiness – firmness

▪ regularity – routine

▪ reliability – dependability

consistency

Pronunciation

consistency [kənˈsɪs.tən.si]

The stress is on the second syllable 'sis' and sounds like 'kuhn-sis-ten-see'.

Common phrases and grammar about consistency

consistency - Common meaning

noun
uniformity, steadiness

Part of Speech Changes for "consistency"

▪ consistent (adjective) – always the same, steady

▪ consistently (adverb) – in a consistent manner

▪ consistency – noun form of consistent

Common Expressions with "consistency"

▪ maintain consistency – keep being the same

▪ ensure consistency – make sure it stays steady

▪ lack consistency – do not keep the same

▪ improve consistency – make steadiness better

Important examples of consistency in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC word questions, consistency refers to the steadiness or uniformity in work or behavior.

▪The manager expects consistency in all reports.
▪The manager expects reports to always be the same.

Example of a confusing word: constancy (faithfulness or loyalty)

▪The manager expects constancy in all reports.
▪The manager expects unwavering loyalty in all reports.
"Consistency" means "uniformity" or "steadiness," often used in contexts where regularity and reliability are important, such as in reports or performance. In the sentence "The manager expects consistency in all reports," it is grammatically correct and contextually appropriate. "Constancy," however, refers to "faithfulness" or "loyalty" and is not typically used to describe reports or work output. Therefore, "constancy" does not fit the context and is grammatically awkward here, making "consistency" the correct choice.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC grammar questions, consistency is used as a noun to describe steadiness.

▪Her consistency ensures success.
▪Her steady behavior ensures success.

consistency

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

consistency in performance

means 'steady performance'

▪His consistency in playing led to improvement.
▪His steady playing made him better.

maintain consistency

means 'keep being the same'

▪She needs to maintain consistency in her work.
▪She needs to keep her work steady.

Differences between similar words and consistency

consistency

,

uniformity

differences

consistency refers to steadiness in behavior or quality, while uniformity refers to sameness in appearance or style.

consistency
▪She valued consistency in her work approach.
▪She kept her work approach steady or reliable.
uniformity
▪The uniformity of the shirts made the team look professional.
▪The shirts were all the same, which made the team look professional.

consistency

,

steadiness

differences

consistency relates to repeated behavior or quality over time, while steadiness refers to the firmness or stability of something.

consistency
▪Her consistency helped her achieve fluency.
▪His firm behavior in the game made him reliable.
steadiness
▪His steadiness in the game made him a reliable player.
▪His firm behavior in the game made him reliable.

Words with the same origin as consistency

The origin of consistency

consistency comes from the Latin 'consistere,' meaning 'to stand together,' which led to the idea of being steady or uniform.

Word structure

It has the prefix 'con' (together), root 'sist' (stand), and suffix 'ency' (noun), so consistency means 'standing together'.

Words with the same origin

The root of consistency is 'sist' (to stand). Words with the same root include 'insist', 'persist', 'resist', and 'consist'.

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