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Consistence vs Inconsistence - What's the difference?

consistence | inconsistence |

In archaic|lang=en terms the difference between consistence and inconsistence

is that consistence is (archaic) the physical quality which is given by the degree of firmness, solidity, density, and viscosity; consistency while inconsistence is (archaic) inconsistency.

As nouns the difference between consistence and inconsistence

is that consistence is (archaic) the physical quality which is given by the degree of firmness, solidity, density, and viscosity; consistency while inconsistence is (archaic) inconsistency.

consistence

English

Noun

  • (archaic) The physical quality which is given by the degree of firmness, solidity, density, and viscosity; consistency.
  • * Arbuthnot
  • Let the expressed juices be boiled into the consistence of a sirup.
  • The staying together, or remaining in close relation, of non-physical things.
  • Her performance has lacked consistence over the last year.
    This composer's musical work is of extraordinary consistence .
  • (obsolete) Standing still; quiescence; state of rest.
  • (obsolete) The condition of standing or adhering together, or being fixed in union, as the parts of a body; existence; firmness; coherence; solidity.
  • * Francis Bacon
  • Water, being divided, maketh many circles, till it restore itself to the natural consistence .
  • * Jeremy Taylor
  • We are as water, weak, and of no consistence .
  • (obsolete) That which stands together as a united whole; a combination.
  • * Milton
  • The church of God, as meaning whole consistence of orders and members.

    inconsistence

    English

    Noun

  • (archaic) inconsistency
  • (Webster 1913)