constancy
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5.3
- noun
- /ˈkɒnstənsi/
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constancia
- My only comfort has been the constancy of his affection.
- constancy of character
- constancy of purpose
You know, we demand a sort of constancy in, in social life.
- You know, we demand a sort of constancy in, in social life.
- And yeah, there is this, there is this constant change, but it occurs over this, this background of constancy.
- And then once you set the average, you can get constancy.
Examples
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In seeking to promote an image of continuity, many will refer to the constancy of doctrine in the Church.
Academic text (2010) -
And in the end, you are rewarded for your faith and constancy.
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You know, we demand a sort of constancy in, in social life.
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And there was certainly a constancy in her vision of herself.
Fiction book (1995) -
She needs a father, a home, constancy.
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Both had an admirable constancy in their lives, not to say bravery and endurance.
Academic text (2014) -
Scholars depict Zubly as a man of constancy, stubbornly devoted to principle.
Academic text (2010) -
Despite the challenges they faced, her constancy to their relationship never wavered.
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The constancy of his support made her feel secure during difficult times.
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In times of crisis, his constancy to his principles inspired others around him.
Synonyms
503
1.3
Strong and lasting support for a person, group, or idea
363
3.1
Being steady and not likely to change
77
3.2
The state of things or actions being the same and in agreement
60
3.5
A person or thing you can trust to work well every time
52
4.1
Continuing to try despite problems or opposition
35
4.9
Loyalty to a person, promise, or duty
15
5.5
A situation where something lasts a long time without big change
14
2.0
The state of being loyal and true to someone, like a friend or pet
4
3.6
The state of being calm and not changing under pressure
4
5.9
Loyalty that stays strong in hard times
Being loyal to people or a cause
Firm loyalty and support that continues in hard times
Being willing to work hard and stay loyal to a person, job, or cause
Being someone or something you can trust to do what is needed
A state when something stays the same over time
The fact of lasting without stopping
Firm determination that does not change
Antonyms
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6.1
Not being loyal to a partner, for example having a secret romantic or sexual relationship
Compounds
- Specialized
A visual effect that makes an object look equally bright when the light around it changes
- Specialized
Seeing things as the same even when light, distance or angle change
- Specialized
Seeing a solid object like a door as the same form from different angles
- Specialized
Seeing a familiar object as the same size even when distance makes it look smaller or larger
How Constant
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Constancy comes from Latin parts con- 'together' and stare 'to stand', the same root behind constant and like the English word stand. So to have constancy is to 'stand' with someone or keep the same feeling over time, which explains loyalty and dependability.