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   Con·stan·cy

   /ˈkänstnsē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the quality of being faithful and dependable: "she did not think much of married bliss, yet she approved of constancy" Similar fidelityfaithfulnessloyaltytruenesscommitmentdedicationdevotiondependabilityreliabilitytrustworthinesssteadfastnessresolutionresolutenessresolvefirmnessfixednesssteadinessdeterminationperseverancetenacitydoggednessstaunchnessdedicationcommitmentapplicationstaying powerobstinacyOpposite ficklenessindecision
   • ▪ the quality of being enduring and unchanging: "the trade winds are noted for constancy in speed and direction" Similar consistencypermanencepersistencedurabilityenduranceuniformityinvariablenessunchangingnessimmutabilityregularityevennessstabilitysteadinesslack of changelack of deviationOpposite unpredictableness

   Word Origin late 15th century: from Latin constantia, from constant- ‘standing firm’ (see constant).

   Scrabble Points: 16

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   See synonyms for constancy on Thesaurus.com noun the quality of being unchanging or unwavering, as in purpose, love, or loyalty; firmness of mind; faithfulness .

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   What does the noun constancy mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun constancy, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. constancy has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. psychology (1920s) ecology (1920s) Entry status.

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   1. resolution, steadfastness, fidelity, fealty, loyalty, devotion. 2. permanence, regularity, dependability. 1. irresolution, infidelity. 2. fickleness. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: ˈconstancy /ˈkɒnstənsɪ/ n. the quality of having a resolute mind, purpose, or affection; steadfastness.

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to constancy. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of constancy. The teacher's constancy in the face of obstacles was remarkable. Synonyms. determination. fidelity. firmness. fortitude. resolution. inflexibility. decision. tenacity. steadfastness. faithfulness.

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   The meaning of constancy. Definition of constancy. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

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   1 (noun) in the sense of steadiness. Climate reflects a basic struggle between constancy and change. Synonyms. steadiness. stability. regularity. uniformity. perseverance. firmness. permanence. fixedness. See examples for synonyms. 2 (noun) in the sense of faithfulness. Even before they were married, she had worried about her partner's constancy.