English Dictionary

consistence

/kənˈsɪst(ə)ns/

noun

(archaic) The physical quality which is given by the degree of firmness, solidity, density, and viscosity; consistency. / The staying together, or remaining in close relation, of non-physical things.

The consistence of the cake batter was perfect.

意味（1）

(archaic) The physical quality which is given by the degree of firmness, solidity, density, and viscosity; consistency.

If they [expressed juices] be boiled into the Consistence of a Syrup.

意味（2）

The staying together, or remaining in close relation, of non-physical things.

Her performance has lacked consistence over the last year.

意味（3）

(obsolete) Standing still; quiescence; state of rest.

意味（4）

(obsolete) The condition of standing or adhering together, or being fixed in union, as the parts of a body; existence; firmness; coherence; solidity.

Water, being divided, maketh many circles, till it restore itself to the natural consistence.

意味（5）

Logical consistency; lack of self-contradiction.

意味（6）

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

The church of God, as meaning whole consistence of orders and members.