一貫性(いっかんせい)

一貫性(いっかんせい) refers to logical consistency or coherence—maintaining the same principles, methods, or standards throughout.

Etymology

Formed from 一貫(いっかん) (consistency, coherence) + 性(せい) (nature, quality). 一貫(いっかん) literally means 'one thread running through.'

Common patterns

• 一貫性(いっかんせい)がある: to have consistency
• 一貫性(いっかんせい)がない/欠(か)ける: to lack consistency
• 一貫性(いっかんせい)を保(たも)つ: to maintain consistency
• 一貫性(いっかんせい)を持(も)たせる: to give/ensure consistency
• 一貫性(いっかんせい)のある対応(たいおう): consistent response

Usage

Used in discussions of policy, arguments, behavior, design, and data.