consistence

Definitions

1. 1.A degree of firmness, density, or spissitude. Let the expressed juices be boiled into the consistence of a sirup. Arbuthnot.
2. 2.That which stands together as a united whole; a combination. The church of God, as meaning whole consistence of orders and members. Milton.
3. 3.Firmness of constitution or character; substantiality; durability; persistency. His friendship is of a noble make and a lasting consistency. South.
4. 4.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. That consistency of behavior whereby he inflexibly pursues those measures which appear the most just. Addison. Consistency, thou art a jewel. Popular Saying.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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• What is a degree of firmness, density, or spissitude. Let the expressed juices be boiled into the consistence of a sirup. Arbuthnot called?
• What is that which stands together as a united whole; a combination. The church of God, as meaning whole consistence of orders and members. Milton called?
• What is firmness of constitution or character; substantiality; durability; persistency. His friendship is of a noble make and a lasting consistency. South called?