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constancy

KONS-tuhn-see

Constancy (noun) means Steadiness and reliability, especially in loyalty, feelings, or purpose over time. Example: “Her constancy through the hard years never went unnoticed.”

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Steadiness and reliability, especially in loyalty, feelings, or purpose over time.
"Her constancy through the hard years never went unnoticed."
"He praised the team's constancy in sticking with the plan despite setbacks."

How to Use Constancy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishStaying the same, loyal, or steady — not wavering.

Common pairings
constancy of purpose unwavering constancy a model of constancy

Word Forms

constancies plural

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Etymology

From Latin constantia, "standing firm" — the same root as "constant."

Origin: Latin

stability perceptual constancy

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “constancy” mean?

The word “constancy” means steadiness and reliability, especially in loyalty, feelings, or purpose over time. In plain terms, staying the same, loyal, or steady — not wavering.

How do you pronounce “constancy”?

“Constancy” is pronounced KONS-tuhn-see (/ˈkɑnstənsi/ in IPA).

How do you use “constancy” in a sentence?

Here is “constancy” used in a sentence: “Her constancy through the hard years never went unnoticed.”

What part of speech is “constancy”?

“Constancy” is a noun.

Where does the word “constancy” come from?

The word “constancy” comes from Latin. From Latin constantia, "standing firm" — the same root as "constant.".

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