consistency
nounAgreement or coherence among parts, or reliable adherence to a standard over time.
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inconsistency
nounA lack of agreement, coherence, or stable adherence to a pattern.
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noun phraseThe stability of a plan or preference as time passes, when relevant information and outcomes otherwise remain unchanged.
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noun phrasePsychological discomfort associated with a perceived inconsistency among beliefs, attitudes, or behavior.
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nounA difference or inconsistency between things that should agree.
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nounA mismatch or lack of agreement between things that are expected to fit together.
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nounAn apparent contradiction that may nevertheless express a truth.
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nounThe condition of being consistent or alike in form, quality, or treatment.
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