1. plural of consistency; the degrees of density, firmness, or thickness of substances
Usage: technical; formal
2. plural of consistency; the qualities of being unchanging or compatible in behavior or principles
Usage: formal

Examples

• The chef tested different consistences of the sauce before serving.
• Various paint consistences are available for different artistic techniques.
• The laboratory measured the consistences of multiple liquid samples.
• Different flour mixtures produced varying consistences in the dough.
• The study examined the consistences of student performance across schools.
• Multiple consistences in policy application were noted by the review board.