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constancy

noun con·stan·cy \ˈkän(t)-stən(t)-sē\

: the quality of staying the same : lack of change

: the quality of being loyal to a person or belief

plural con·stan·cies

Full Definition of CONSTANCY

a : steadfastness of mind under duress : fortitude

b : fidelity, loyalty

: a state of being constant or unchanging

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First Known Use of CONSTANCY

15th century

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Synonyms: changelessness, fixedness, immutability, immutableness, invariability, stability, steadiness, unchangeableness

Antonyms: capriciousness, changeability, changeableness, fickleness, instability, mutability, unpredictability, unsteadiness, variability, variableness, volatileness, volatility

CONSTANCY Defined for Kids

constancy

noun con·stan·cy \ˈkän-stən-sē\

Definition of CONSTANCY for Kids

: firmness and loyalty in beliefs or personal relationships

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