一貫性(いっかんせい)

いっかんせい
noun
consistency; coherence
1. consistency; coherence
The quality of being consistent throughout; logical connection between parts.
政策(せいさく)に一貫性(いっかんせい)がない。
The policy lacks consistency.
主張(しゅちょう)に一貫性(いっかんせい)を持(も)たせる。
To maintain consistency in one's argument.
一貫性(いっかんせい)のある対応(たいおう)が求(もと)められる。
A consistent response is required.

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

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

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Added 2026.1.16 17:14 · Revised 2026.1.30 10:58
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