Associations to the word «Consistence»

Wiktionary

CONSISTENCE, noun. (archaic) The physical quality which is given by the degree of firmness, solidity, density, and viscosity; consistency.
CONSISTENCE, noun. The staying together, or remaining in close relation, of non-physical things.
CONSISTENCE, noun. (obsolete) Standing still; quiescence; state of rest.
CONSISTENCE, noun. (obsolete) The condition of standing or adhering together, or being fixed in union, as the parts of a body; existence; firmness; coherence; solidity.
CONSISTENCE, noun. (obsolete) That which stands together as a united whole; a combination.

Dictionary definition

CONSISTENCE, noun. A harmonious uniformity or agreement among things or parts.
CONSISTENCE, noun. The property of holding together and retaining its shape; "wool has more body than rayon"; "when the dough has enough consistency it is ready to bake".

Wise words

Man is a creature who lives not upon bread alone, but principally by catch words.
Robert Louis Stevenson