consistency
noun/kənˈsɪstənsi/
Frequency rank: #4,248 most common English word
Meaning
the quality of always behaving or performing in the same steady way over time.
Example sentence
One key to success in learning a language is consistency, since studying a little every day is more effective than cramming once a week.
Synonyms & related words
- steadiness
- regularity
- reliability
- uniformity
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