constancy

/kənˈstænsɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

the state or quality of being constant; steadfastness or loyalty in adherence to a person, cause, or principle.

“She valued the constancy of their long friendship.”

2. noun

the state or quality of being constant in nature or character; uniformity or invariability.

“The constancy of the temperature in the greenhouse was crucial for the plants’ growth.”

3. noun

a constant or invariable quantity; an invariable magnitude or amount.

“The constancy of the universe’s expansion rate is a subject of ongoing research.”

4. noun

the quality of being firm or unchanging in purpose or determination.

“He showed great constancy in the face of adversity.”

5. noun

the quality of being stable or unchanging in nature or character.

“The constancy of the company’s financial situation was reassuring.”

6. noun

a person or thing that is constant or invariable.

“Her constancy was a source of comfort to him.”

Synonyms

  • invariability
  • loyalty
  • steadfast
  • steadfastness
  • uniformity

Antonyms

  • changeability
  • instability
  • unsteadiness
  • variability